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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,995 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 48% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
2,995 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Berrien County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 221 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.70
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
255 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
18%
# Black Students
388 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
13%
36%
# White Students
2,195 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
73%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
137 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
115
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
222
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
237
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
195
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
214
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
202
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
235
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
215
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
233
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
216
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
234
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
194
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,957 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,284 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,957
$14,333
Spending / Student
$11,284
$13,458
Best Berrien County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berrien Performance Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1015 Exum Rd
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6576
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6576
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Berrien Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Tifton Hwy
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2021
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2021
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #33.
Berrien Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 Middle School Cir
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2939
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2939
Grades: 3-5
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Berrien High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Smith Ave
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7428
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7428
Grades: 9-12
| 845 students
Rank: n/an/a
1427 N Davis St
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7438
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7438
Grades: PK-2
| 786 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berrien County School District?
Berrien County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,995 students.
What is the rank of Berrien County School District?
Berrien County School District is ranked #31 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien County School District?
73% of Berrien County School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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 equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Berrien County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,284 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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