Bryan County Schools & Education
Bryan County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,214
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#88
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bryan County
Measured School Summary
Bryan County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,214 per pupil, Bryan County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bryan 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
10 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #88 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
93.0%
4.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,214
$1,191 below the state average
School coverage
10
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
Bryan County has 10 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 Bryan 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.
Dominant-district county
Bryan County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#88
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below 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.
Bryan County
Elementary to high school visible
10,221 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Bryan County is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Bryan 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 Bryan 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.
Rapidly Growing Coastal Schools
Bryan County hosts a significant student population of 10,221 across just 10 schools. The system is built on a foundation of six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. This high ratio of students to schools indicates a very active and densely populated educational environment.
The Power of a Single Unified District
The Bryan County school district manages all 10,221 students without the use of charter schools. The district has seen massive growth, particularly in areas like Richmond Hill, which houses the county's largest schools. This centralized control has allowed the district to maintain high standards during periods of rapid expansion.
Large Subdivisions and Busy Campuses
The county features a mix of six rural and four suburban schools, with a notably high average school size of 1,022 students. Richmond Hill High School is a massive regional hub with 2,454 students, the largest in the area. This creates a high-energy, suburban school feel that is common in Georgia's coastal growth corridors.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Bryan County
Reported Enrollment
10,221
10 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Bryan County
10 Public Schools in Bryan County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill High School | Profile | Bryan County | Richmond Hill, 31324Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,454 |
| Richmond Hill Middle School | Profile | Bryan County | Richmond Hill, 31324Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,894 |
| Bryan County Elementary School | Profile | Bryan County | Pembroke, 31321Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 962 |
| McAllister Elementary School | Record | Bryan County | Richmond Hill, 31324Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 915 |
| Frances Meeks Elementary School | Record | Bryan County | Richmond Hill, 31324Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 815 |
| Richmond Hill Primary School | Record | Bryan County | Richmond Hill, 31324Suburb: Large | PK–1 | Primary | 799 |
| Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School | Record | Bryan County | Richmond Hill, 31324Suburb: Large | 4–5 | Primary | 697 |
| Richmond Hill Elementary School | Record | Bryan County | Richmond Hill, 31324Suburb: Large | 2–3 | Primary | 677 |
| Bryan County High School | Record | Bryan County | Pembroke, 31321Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 608 |
| Bryan County Middle School | Record | Bryan County | Pembroke, 31321Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 400 |
Richmond Hill High School
Bryan County
Richmond Hill, 31324 / Suburb: Large
Richmond Hill Middle School
Bryan County
Richmond Hill, 31324 / Rural: Fringe
Bryan County Elementary School
Bryan County
Pembroke, 31321 / Rural: Distant
McAllister Elementary School
Bryan County
Richmond Hill, 31324 / Rural: Fringe
Frances Meeks Elementary School
Bryan County
Richmond Hill, 31324 / Rural: Fringe
Richmond Hill Primary School
Bryan County
Richmond Hill, 31324 / Suburb: Large
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
Bryan County
Richmond Hill, 31324 / Suburb: Large
Richmond Hill Elementary School
Bryan County
Richmond Hill, 31324 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,214
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Bryan County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bryan County, Georgia?
Bryan County hosts a significant student population of 10,221 across just 10 schools. The system is built on a foundation of six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. This high ratio of students to schools indicates a very active and densely populated educational environment.
What are the major school districts in Bryan County, Georgia?
The Bryan County school district manages all 10,221 students without the use of charter schools. The district has seen massive growth, particularly in areas like Richmond Hill, which houses the county's largest schools. This centralized control has allowed the district to maintain high standards during periods of rapid expansion.
What is the school experience like in Bryan County?
The county features a mix of six rural and four suburban schools, with a notably high average school size of 1,022 students. Richmond Hill High School is a massive regional hub with 2,454 students, the largest in the area. This creates a high-energy, suburban school feel that is common in Georgia's coastal growth corridors.
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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.