Top Rankings
Brantley 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 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,375 students in Brantley 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 Brantley County School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
3,375 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brantley 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 95% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Graduation Rate
95%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.1%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,746 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 $15,806 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$53 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,746
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,806
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Brantley County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynesville Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5726 Old Waynesville Rd
Waynesville, GA 31566
(912) 778-3068
Waynesville, GA 31566
(912) 778-3068
Gr: PK-3 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hoboken Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
224 Church St N
Hoboken, GA 31542
(912) 458-2135
Hoboken, GA 31542
(912) 458-2135
Gr: PK-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Nahunta Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9110 Main St S
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-5166
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-5166
Gr: 4-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Nahunta Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
479 School Cir
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-5179
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-5179
Gr: PK-3 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4327 Highway 110 E
Waynesville, GA 31566
(912) 778-6098
Waynesville, GA 31566
(912) 778-6098
Gr: 4-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Brantley County Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10990 Highway 82
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-7092
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-7092
Gr: 7-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Brantley County High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10804 Highway 82
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-5121
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-5121
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brantley County School District?
Brantley County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,375 students.
What is the rank of Brantley County School District?
Brantley County School District is ranked #40 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%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brantley County School District?
89% of Brantley County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brantley County School District?
Brantley County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Brantley County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,806 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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