Baldwin High School (Georgia)

Baldwin High School
Address
155 Highway 49W Milledgeville , Georgia 31061 United States
Coordinates	33°04′22″N83°15′01″W / 33.07287°N 83.25030°W / 33.07287; -83.25030
Information
Type	Public high school
Motto	"Be Brave, Be Honorable, and Be Successful"
Established	1957(68 years ago) (1957)
School district	Baldwin County School District
CEEB code	112094
Principal	Jason Flanders
Staff	78.50 (FTE) [1]
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	1,294 [1]  (2023–2024)
Student to teacher ratio	16.48 [1]
Color(s)	Red, black, white
Mascot	Brave
Website	baldwincountyschoolsga.org/baldwin-high

Baldwin High School (BHS) stands at 155 Highway 49 West in Milledgeville, Georgia. Over the years, the school has expanded significantly, with notable additions since 2003 including a classroom wing, a building for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps JROTC, a fine arts wing, a cafeteria and a vocational building. As the only public high school in Baldwin County, it is also the largest of the 3 high schools in the area. The other two schools, John Milledge Academy and Georgia Military College, are private institutions.

Mascot controversy

In 2016, the Baldwin County Board of Education created a Mascot Advisory Committee to evaluate the appropriateness of the "Braves" mascot. ^[2] After a year of thorough discussion and deliberation, the board opted to keep the "Braves" name while making the decision to eliminate certain stereotypical imagery associated with it. This move reflected an effort to address cultural sensitivity while preserving the mascot's identity. ^[3]

Notable alumni

• Javon Bullard, a professional football defensive back for the Green Bay Packers, Bullard played college football at the University of Georgia, where he was part of two national championship-winning teams.
• Tasha Butts, a former basketball player for the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers, Butts later became an assistant coach for the UCLA Bruins and the Louisiana State University Lady Tigers. She was known for her leadership and contributions to women's basketball.
• Earnest Byner, a former NFL running back who played for the Cleveland Browns, Washington Redskins, and Baltimore Ravens. Byner also served as a coach for the Ravens and Tennessee Titans, earning accolades like a Super Bowl ring.
• Nick Harper, a former NFL cornerback who played for the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts. Harper was part of the Colts' Super Bowl XLI-winning team.
• Leroy Hill, a linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks, Hill played college football at Clemson University and was a key contributor to the Seahawks' Super Bowl XL appearance.
• Maurice Hurt, a former offensive guard for the Washington Redskins, Hurt played college football at the University of Florida and was part of two BCS National championship teams.
• Darius Marshall, a standout college football player at Marshall University, Marshall was known for his impressive rushing stats and contributions to the Thundering Herd.
• Otis Murphy, a renowned classical saxophonist and professor at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, Murphy has performed internationally and is celebrated for his artistry.
• Barry Reese, an accomplished writer. He is known for his work in pulp adventure novels and contributions to Marvel Comics.
• Audra Smith, a college basketball coach who has led programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham, Clemson University, and South Carolina State University. Smith also played basketball at the University of Virginia.
• Malcolm Thomas, a professional basketball player who has played internationally and in the NBA. Thomas had a successful college career at San Diego State University.
• Micah Welch, a college football running back for the University of Colorado ^[4]

References

1. "Baldwin High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
2. Felicia Cummings (April 1, 2016). "Baldwin mascot committee to hold listening session". Union-Reorder.
3. Yvonne Thomas (July 21, 2016). "Baldwin High School keeps Native American mascot". WMAZ-TV.
4. King, Tyler (September 20, 2024). "Confident yet soft-spoken Micah Welch making impact for CU Buffs as a true freshman". Denver Gazette. Retrieved August 14, 2025.

External links

• Official website
• Baldwin County Schools