Decatur County

Located at 100 South West Street in Bainbridge, Georgia, Decatur County Schools is an open, traditional public school district serving the educational needs of a vibrant "distant town" community. As a non-charter system operating six educational facilities, the district offers a comprehensive curriculum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, ensuring a seamless learning pathway for children from early childhood through high school graduation. Deeply rooted in the Bainbridge metropolitan region, the district provides a stable academic foundation supported by accessible district leadership and modern digital resources accessible via its public portal.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Decatur County Schools serves a student body of 4,178 children, including 2,013 female and 2,165 male students. The district reflects a diverse population, consisting primarily of 2,256 Black students and 1,232 White students, alongside 518 Hispanic students, 132 students of two or more races, and smaller groups of Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners. To foster student development and facilitate day-to-day operations, the district employs a robust workforce of approximately 1,325 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes roughly 612 classroom teachers, 96 instructional aides, and 616 dedicated support staff members, creating a well-resourced instructional environment tailored to meet academic, operational, and social-emotional needs across all grade levels.