A
Very Good
88/100

Jones-Wheat Primary School

📚 Pre-K – 02 🏫 Elementary
📍 1400 E Broughton St, Bainbridge, GA 39817
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 48% · Math 63% proficient · 73rd percentile in Georgia
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
693
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%73/100reading 65th percentile, math 81st percentile among Georgia elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +28 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency48% (+6 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency63% (+21 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%77%reading +8 pts, math +14 pts79th percentile (list)
Black32%52%reading +2 pts, math +21 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%62%reading +14 pts, math +25 pts92nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1400 E Broughton St
City Bainbridge
ZIP Code 39817
District 1301710
NCES School ID 130171000619
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39817

Understanding the community around Jones-Wheat Primary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,914
Per Capita Income $22,288
Poverty Rate 20.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%
High School or Higher 84.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $149,600
Median Rent $788
Owner-Occupied 58.8%
Renter-Occupied 41.2%
View full data for ZIP 39817 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jones-Wheat Primary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 43.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 59.5%
White 26.8%
Hispanic/Latino 8.7%
Two or More Races 3.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 693
Teachers (FTE) 45.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jones-Wheat Primary School?
Jones-Wheat Primary School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jones-Wheat Primary School?
Jones-Wheat Primary School has 693 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Jones-Wheat Primary School serve?
Jones-Wheat Primary School serves grades Pre-K – 02 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jones-Wheat Primary School receive per student?
Jones-Wheat Primary School receives $14,317 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jones-Wheat Primary School in 39817 ▼
Avg Home Value
$156,359
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
41.2%

Other Schools in 39817

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026