Top Rankings
Berrien County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,061 students in Berrien County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Berrien County School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
3,061 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berrien County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Graduation Rate
88%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.1%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Black
11%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
70%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,941 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,878 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$49 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,941
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,878
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Berrien County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berrien Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 Middle School Cir
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2939
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2939
Gr: 3-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Berrien Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Tifton Hwy
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2021
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2021
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1015 Exum Rd
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6576
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6576
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Berrien High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Smith Ave
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7428
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7428
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
1427 N Davis St
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7438
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7438
Gr: PK-2 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berrien County School District?
Berrien County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,061 students.
What is the rank of Berrien County School District?
Berrien County School District is ranked #36 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien County School District?
70% of Berrien County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berrien County School District?
Berrien County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Berrien County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,878 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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