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Brantley County Schools & Education

School Score

59/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,912

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

59/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#49

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Brantley County

Measured School Summary

Brantley County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,912 per pupil, Brantley County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 18% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Brantley County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

7 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

59/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #49 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

94.0%

5.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,912

$493 below the state average

School coverage

7

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Brantley County has 7 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Brantley County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Brantley County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#49

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Brantley County

Elementary to high school visible

3,403 students

Elementary 3Middle 3High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Brantley County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Brantley County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Brantley County, Georgia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Rural Network Focused on Early Education

Brantley County supports 3,403 students across 7 public schools, with a strong emphasis on primary years through its three elementary and three middle schools. The county operates a single high school for the entire student population, all under the management of one school district. This structure creates a unified community identity for all high school graduates.

Unified and Traditional District Leadership

The Brantley County school district oversees all 3,403 students with no charter schools currently in operation. The district focus remains entirely on traditional public schooling across its seven campuses. This centralized approach ensures that all students transition together into the county's single high school.

An Entirely Rural Schooling Experience

Every single school in Brantley County is located in a rural setting, offering a consistent and peaceful environment for all 3,403 students. Schools are generally small, with an average enrollment of 486 students across the county. Brantley County High School is the hub of the community, serving as the largest campus with 902 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

7

in Brantley County

Reported Enrollment

3,403

7 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle3
High1
Other0

1 School District in Brantley County

Brantley County

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7 schools
3,403 students enrolled
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7 Public Schools in Brantley County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 7 of 7 matching schools

Brantley County High School

Brantley County

Nahunta, 31553 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High902 students

Hoboken Elementary School

Brantley County

Hoboken, 31542 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary541 students

Brantley County Middle School

Brantley County

Nahunta, 31553 / Rural: Distant

Record7–8Middle530 students

Nahunta Primary School

Brantley County

Nahunta, 31553 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–3Primary457 students

Waynesville Primary School

Brantley County

Waynesville, 31566 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–3Primary438 students

Nahunta Elementary School

Brantley County

Nahunta, 31553 / Rural: Distant

Record4–6Middle277 students

Atkinson Elementary School

Brantley County

Waynesville, 31566 / Rural: Distant

Record4–6Middle258 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,912

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Brantley County?
Brantley County has a school score of 59/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Brantley County?
The high school graduation rate in Brantley County is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Brantley County spend per student?
Brantley County spends $6,912 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Brantley County, Georgia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Brantley County, Georgia?

Brantley County supports 3,403 students across 7 public schools, with a strong emphasis on primary years through its three elementary and three middle schools. The county operates a single high school for the entire student population, all under the management of one school district. This structure creates a unified community identity for all high school graduates.

What are the major school districts in Brantley County, Georgia?

The Brantley County school district oversees all 3,403 students with no charter schools currently in operation. The district focus remains entirely on traditional public schooling across its seven campuses. This centralized approach ensures that all students transition together into the county's single high school.

What is the school experience like in Brantley County?

Every single school in Brantley County is located in a rural setting, offering a consistent and peaceful environment for all 3,403 students. Schools are generally small, with an average enrollment of 486 students across the county. Brantley County High School is the hub of the community, serving as the largest campus with 902 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.