Brantley County Schools & Education
Brantley County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Brantley County
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 dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantley County High School | Record | Brantley County | Nahunta, 31553Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 902 |
| Hoboken Elementary School | Record | Brantley County | Hoboken, 31542Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 541 |
| Brantley County Middle School | Record | Brantley County | Nahunta, 31553Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 530 |
| Nahunta Primary School | Record | Brantley County | Nahunta, 31553Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 457 |
| Waynesville Primary School | Record | Brantley County | Waynesville, 31566Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 438 |
| Nahunta Elementary School | Record | Brantley County | Nahunta, 31553Rural: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 277 |
| Atkinson Elementary School | Record | Brantley County | Waynesville, 31566Rural: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 258 |
Hoboken Elementary School
Brantley County
Hoboken, 31542 / Rural: Distant
Brantley County Middle School
Brantley County
Nahunta, 31553 / Rural: Distant
Waynesville Primary School
Brantley County
Waynesville, 31566 / Rural: Distant
Atkinson Elementary School
Brantley County
Waynesville, 31566 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,912
State avg $7,405
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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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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.