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
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 12,820 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 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,315 Schools
# Students
12,820 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
900 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Glynn County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#61 out of 221 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Glynn County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glynn County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glynn County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
94%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Glynn County  School District and public school graduation rate of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.70
# American Indian Students
28 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
164 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,885 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
18%
# Black Students
4,351 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
34%
36%
# White Students
5,765 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
45%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
29 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
598 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
502
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
866
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
867
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
955
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
962
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
929
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
959
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
996
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,016
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,004
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,253
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
935
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
822
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
754
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,712 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,451 is less than the state median of $13,458. 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
This chart display total revenue of Glynn County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$172 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart display total spending of Glynn County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,712
$14,333
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Glynn County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,451
$13,458
This chart display average spending per public school student in Glynn County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Glynn County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6200 Frederica Rd
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
St. Simons Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
805 Ocean Blvd
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-2851
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
360 S Port Pkwy
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 265-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 775 students
Rank: #44.
Glynn Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
635 Lanier Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #55.
Greer Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
695 Harry Driggers Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 267-4135
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #66.
Glynn Academy
Math: 45% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Mansfield St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,847 students
Rank: #77.
Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate
Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2900 Albany St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #88.
Jane Macon Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 Mckenzie Dr
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 265-3337
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Rank: #99.
Risley Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
707 Southport Pkwy
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 267-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1010.
Brunswick High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3885 Altama Ave
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #1111.
Golden Isles Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1350 Cate Rd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-6822
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #1212.
Needwood Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
669 Harry Driggers Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 261-4488
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #1313.
Sterling Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Mckenzie Ln
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 279-1509
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #1414.
Altama Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6045 Altama Ave
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-3563
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #1515.
Glyndale Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1785 Old Jesup Rd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-8740
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #1616.
Goodyear Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Roxboro Rd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #1717.
Burroughs-molette Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Lee St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4130
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Glynn County School District?
Glynn County School District manages 17 public schools serving 12,820 students.
What is the rank of Glynn County School District?
Glynn County School District is ranked #59 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), 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?
45% of Glynn County School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Glynn County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,451 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,820 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in GA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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