What grades does Baker County K12 School serve?

Baker County K12 School operates as a Other school within the local district. The school serves families in the Newton area.

Where is Baker County K12 School located?

Baker County K12 School is a rural school in Newton, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker County K12 School?

The student-teacher ratio at Baker County K12 School is 11.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Newton, GA?

Schools in Newton include Baker County K12 School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Newton area.

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Baker County K12 School — School Calendar 2026-27

Other|Newton, Georgia|Baker County

Newton, GA 39870

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Labor DayHoliday

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Oct

Mon

Fall BreakBreak

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Nov

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Thanksgiving HolidaysHoliday

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School Profile

Grades

PK–12

Enrollment

293

Student:Teacher

11.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

Baker County

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(229)734-5274

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

15-19%

Math Proficiency

10-14%

Graduation Rate

>=80%

Chronic Absenteeism

32.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Dual Enrollment

15 students enrolled

Athletics

4 sports, 4 teams

50 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1

Better than average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

25.46

84% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,813

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,003

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$24,890

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 27%State 33%Local 40%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

39.3%

Below 150% poverty line

13.1%

Unemployment rate

16.6%

Uninsured residents

14.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Declining(-71% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Baker County School System	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Baker County School System	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Holidays Thanksgiving Holidays - Baker County School System	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Winter EOC Assessments Winter EOC Assessments - Baker County School System	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Baker County School System	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Baker County School System	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Baker County School System	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Baker County School System	Break	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	GA Milestones EOG GA Milestones EOG - Baker County School System	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	GA Milestones EOC GA Milestones EOC - Baker County School System	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Baker County School System	Event	—