Glynn County School District

1313 Egmont St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Glynn County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 12,714 students in Glynn County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Glynn County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
12,714 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
918 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Glynn County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 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 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#63 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
42%
39%
42%
40%
48%
40%
94%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
17%
19%
% Black
33%
36%
% White
43%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,843 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,563 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$201 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$172 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,843
$14,305
Spending / Student
$13,563
$13,431

Best Glynn County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6200 Frederica Rd
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
St. Simons Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
805 Ocean Blvd
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-2851
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Greer Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
695 Harry Driggers Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 267-4135
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Glynn Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Mansfield St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,820 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
360 S Port Pkwy
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 265-3675
Gr: PK-5 | 741 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2900 Albany St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-3700
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Glynn Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
635 Lanier Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3885 Altama Ave
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,939 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Jane Macon Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Mckenzie Dr
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 265-3337
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Needwood Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
669 Harry Driggers Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 261-4488
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Golden Isles Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1350 Cate Rd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-6822
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Risley Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
707 Southport Pkwy
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 267-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 638 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Mckenzie Ln
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 279-1509
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Glyndale Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1785 Old Jesup Rd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-8740
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Burroughs-molette Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Lee St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4130
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Altama Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6045 Altama Ave
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-3563
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Goodyear Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Roxboro Rd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Glynn County School District?
Glynn County School District manages 17 public schools serving 12,714 students.
What is the rank of Glynn County School District?
Glynn County School District is ranked #59 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glynn County School District?
43% of Glynn County School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glynn County School District?
Glynn County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Glynn County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,563 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,714 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in GA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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