Top Rankings
Berrien County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,098 students in Berrien County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Berrien County School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
5 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
3,098 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Berrien County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%

Graduation Rate
83%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,918 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
85,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
317 Students
327,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
19%
# Black Students
354 Students
632,133 Students
% Black Students
12%
36%
# White Students
2,207 Students
612,293 Students
% White Students
71%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,734 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
191 Students
84,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
50,489
# Students in K Grade:
221
118,882
# Students in 1st Grade:
227
124,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
236
128,523
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
125,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
220
127,364
# Students in 5th Grade:
204
128,693
# Students in 6th Grade:
236
129,323
# Students in 7th Grade:
224
131,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
231
133,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
250
153,942
# Students in 10th Grade:
248
144,127
# Students in 11th Grade:
231
131,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
119,291
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,526 in this school district is less 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 $10,909 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$24,999 MM

Spending
$34 MM
$23,473 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,526
$14,305

Spending / Student
$10,909
$13,431

Best Berrien County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berrien Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 Middle School Cir
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2939
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2939
Grades: 3-5
| 667 students
Rank: #22.
Berrien Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Tifton Hwy
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2021
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2021
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #33.
Berrien High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Smith Ave
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7428
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7428
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #44.
Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1015 Exum Rd
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6576
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6576
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
1427 N Davis St
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7438
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7438
Grades: PK-2
| 815 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berrien County School District?
Berrien County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,098 students.
What is the rank of Berrien County School District?
Berrien County School District is ranked #34 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien County School District?
71% of Berrien County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berrien County School District?
Berrien County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Berrien County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,909 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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