For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,660 students in Mitchell County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mitchell County, GA are Baconton Community Charter School, Pelham High School and Mitchell County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Mitchell County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mitchell County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mitchell County (2026)
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 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Pelham High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8623
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8623
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Mitchell County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Newton Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mitchell County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mitchell County, GA include Baconton Community Charter School, Pelham High School and Mitchell County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mitchell County?
3 public high schools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Mitchell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mitchell County include: Pelham High School vs. Mitchell County High School, Mitchell County High School vs. Pelham High School, Pelham High School vs. Baconton Community Charter School
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