Glynn Academy
Glynn Academy serves 1,960 students in grades 9-12.
Glynn Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Glynn Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Glynn Academy's student population of 1,960 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,960 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 97 teachers |
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School Comparison
Glynn Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Glynn Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #548 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 15% |
| Black | 25% | 37% |
| White | 60% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glynn County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Glynn Academy is Brunswick High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Glynn Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Burroughs-molette Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brunswick Burroughs-molette Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 535 students10
0.7 miles
1900 Lee St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4130 0.7 PK-5 535 - Brunswick Glynn Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 824 students10
1.1 miles
635 Lanier Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4150 1.1 6-8 824 - Brunswick Goodyear Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 495 students10
1.9 miles
3000 Roxboro Rd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4170 1.9 PK-5 495 - Brunswick Brunswick High School Math: 35% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,694 student10
2.6 miles
3885 Altama Ave
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4200 2.6 9-12 1,694 - Brunswick Altama Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 536 students10
4.3 miles
5505 Altama Ave
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-3563 4.3 PK-5 536
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