For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,153 students in 31716, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31716, GA are Baconton Community Charter School and Mitchell County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 31716 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31716, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31716, GA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baconton Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 E Walton St
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Gr: PK-12 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell County Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15815 Ga Highway 93
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 321-7004
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 321-7004
Gr: 3-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
31716, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baconton Community Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
260 E Walton St
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Gr: PK-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 31716, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31716, GA include Baconton Community Charter School and Mitchell County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31716?
2 public elementary schools are located in 31716.
What is the racial composition of students in 31716?
31716 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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