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 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 12,844 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 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
12,844 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
905 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Glynn County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
29 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
170 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,010 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
18%
# Black Students
4,318 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
34%
36%
# White Students
5,677 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
44%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
615 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
500
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
917
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
916
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
888
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
958
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
959
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
945
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
975
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
982
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,026
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,233
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
960
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
820
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
765
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,682 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,425 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$201 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$172 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,682
$14,266
Spending / Student
$13,425
$13,395
Best Glynn County School District Public Schools (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.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glynn County School District?
Glynn County School District manages 17 public schools serving 12,844 students.
What is the rank of Glynn County School District?
Glynn County School District is ranked #60 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%), 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?
44% of Glynn County School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 16% 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 $13,425 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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