For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 14,786 students in Glynn County, GA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,283 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Glynn County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Glynn County, GA are Oglethorpe Point Elementary School, Glynn Academy and St. Simons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glynn County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Glynn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Glynn County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Glynn Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Mansfield St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4210
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,823 students
Rank: #33.
St. Simons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Greer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
695 Harry Driggers Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 267-4135
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 267-4135
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #55.
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 S Port Pkwy
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 265-3675
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 265-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 758 students
Rank: #66.
Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate
Magnet School
(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
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #77.
Glynn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Lanier Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4150
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #88.
Brunswick High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3885 Altama Ave
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4200
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,932 students
Rank: #99.
Jane Macon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Mckenzie Dr
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 265-3337
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 265-3337
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #1010.
Needwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
669 Harry Driggers Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 261-4488
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 261-4488
Grades: 6-8
| 748 students
Rank: #1111.
Risley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 Southport Pkwy
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 267-4100
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 267-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #1212.
Golden Isles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Cate Rd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-6822
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-6822
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1313.
Sterling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Mckenzie Ln
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 279-1509
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 279-1509
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #1414.
Burroughs-molette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Lee St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4130
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4130
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #1515.
Coastal Plains Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Glynco Parkway Summit Bui
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 267-9700
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 267-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,942 students
Rank: #1616.
Glyndale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1785 Old Jesup Rd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-8740
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-8740
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #1717.
Altama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6045 Altama Ave
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-3563
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-3563
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #1818.
Goodyear Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Roxboro Rd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4170
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Glynn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coastal Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2 Ross Rd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 395-5440
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 395-5440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Coastal Academy Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2 Ross Rd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 554-0153
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 554-0153
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Faces-prek (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1900 Lee St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4229
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4229
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jackson Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1405 H St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4100
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leaps And Bounds Facility (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1313 Egmont St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4100
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2900 Albany St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4160
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4160
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Risley Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1800 Albany St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4165
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4165
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southside Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1410 I St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4225
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4225
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glynn County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Glynn County, GA include Oglethorpe Point Elementary School, Glynn Academy and St. Simons Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Glynn County?
18 public schools are located in Glynn County.
What percentage of students in Glynn County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Glynn County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glynn County?
Glynn County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Glynn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Glynn County include: Brunswick High School vs. Glynn Academy, Glynn Academy vs. Brunswick High School, Oglethorpe Point Elementary School vs. St. Simons Elementary School
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