For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 10,500 students in Bryan County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 397 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Bryan County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bryan County, GA are Frances Meeks Elementary School, Mcallister Elementary School and Richmond Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bryan County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bryan County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bryan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frances Meeks Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
488 Warren Hill Road
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 851-4100
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 851-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Mcallister Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
224 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 851-4040
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 851-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Richmond Hill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
473 Frances Meeks Way
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 459-5100
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 459-5100
Gr: 2-3 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
476 Frances Meeks Way
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 459-5111
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 459-5111
Gr: 4-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Richmond Hill High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Wildcat Dr
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 459-5151
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 459-5151
Gr: 9-12 | 2,671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Richmond Hill Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
503 Warren Hill Drive
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 459-5130
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 459-5130
Gr: 6-8 | 2,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Bryan County Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Payne Dr
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 626-5033
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 626-5033
Gr: PK-5 | 1,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Bryan County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Payne Dr
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 626-5050
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 626-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Bryan County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1234 Camellia Dr
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 626-5060
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 626-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
471 Frances Meeks Way
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 459-5080
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 459-5080
Gr: PK-1 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Bryan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bryan Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
66 South Industrial Blvd
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 626-5000
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 626-5000
Bryan Prek (Pembroke) (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
66 South Industrial Blvd
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 626-5000
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 626-5000
Bryan Prek (Richmond Hill) (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
66 South Industrial Blvd
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 626-5000
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 626-5000
6024 Us Highway 280 E
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 626-5020
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 626-5020
Gr: PK-1 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bryan County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bryan County, GA include Frances Meeks Elementary School, Mcallister Elementary School and Richmond Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bryan County?
10 public schools are located in Bryan County.
What percentage of students in Bryan County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Bryan County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bryan County?
Bryan County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Bryan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bryan County include: Bryan County High School vs. Richmond Hill High School, Frances Meeks Elementary School vs. Mcallister Elementary School, Bryan County Elementary School vs. Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
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