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 2026-27 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 12,750 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 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
12,750 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
936 Teachers
121,690 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 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 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% Hispanic
19%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Black
33%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
41%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,976 is higher than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,267 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$255 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$220 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,976
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,267
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Glynn County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6200 Frederica Rd
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-6200
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
St. Simons Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 Ocean Blvd
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-2851
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-2851
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Greer Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
695 Harry Driggers Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 267-4135
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 267-4135
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Glynn Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Mansfield St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4210
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,911 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 S Port Pkwy
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 265-3675
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 265-3675
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2900 Albany St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-3700
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-3700
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Glynn Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Lanier Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4150
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3885 Altama Ave
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4200
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Jane Macon Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Mckenzie Dr
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 265-3337
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 265-3337
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Needwood Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
669 Harry Driggers Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 261-4488
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 261-4488
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Golden Isles Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Cate Rd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-6822
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-6822
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Risley Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 Southport Pkwy
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 267-4100
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 267-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Mckenzie Ln
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 279-1509
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 279-1509
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Glyndale Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1785 Old Jesup Rd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-8740
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-8740
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Burroughs-molette Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Lee St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4130
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4130
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Altama Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6045 Altama Ave
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-3563
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-3563
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Goodyear Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Roxboro Rd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4170
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glynn County School District?
Glynn County School District manages 17 public schools serving 12,750 students.
What is the rank of Glynn County School District?
Glynn County School District is ranked #59 out of 219 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?
41% of Glynn County School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 19% 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 $17,267 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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