Top Rankings
Bryan County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 10,677 students in Bryan County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Bryan County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
10,677 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
755 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bryan County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 222 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.3%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Black
15%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
60%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,515 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 $15,572 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$144 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$166 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,515
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,572
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Bryan County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bryan County School District?
Bryan County School District manages 10 public schools serving 10,677 students.
What is the rank of Bryan County School District?
Bryan County School District is ranked #15 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bryan County School District?
60% of Bryan County School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bryan County School District?
Bryan County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Bryan County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,572 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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