Glynn County Schools & Education
Glynn County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher 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
$7,937
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#17
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Glynn County
Measured School Summary
Glynn County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 94.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,937 per pupil, Glynn County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 44% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Glynn 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
18 public schools and 2 districts 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
72/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #17 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
5.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,937
$532 above the state average
School coverage
18
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Glynn County has 18 public schools across 2 districts, 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 Glynn 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
Glynn County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 17 of 18 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#17
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 22 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.
Glynn County
Elementary to high school visible
12,844 students
17 listed schools in this county slice.
State Charter Schools- Coastal Plains Charter High School -
High school only in this slice
1,942 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Glynn County is the largest listed district slice, with 17 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 Glynn County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Glynn County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Glynn 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.
Comprehensive Coastal Schooling Options
Glynn County features 18 public schools, including 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. Two districts serve a total of 14,786 students in this coastal region.
Glynn County and Charter Opportunities
The Glynn County district is the largest with 12,844 students, but the area also hosts the Coastal Plains Charter High School. This charter school is actually the largest in the county, serving 1,942 students.
A Blend of Coastal Locales
Schools are spread across rural, suburban, and city settings, reflecting the diverse geography of the Georgia coast. Glynn Academy and Brunswick High are major landmarks, each serving nearly 2,000 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Glynn County
Reported Enrollment
14,786
18 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Glynn County
Glynn County
GuideState Charter Schools- Coastal Plains Charter High School -
18 Public Schools in Glynn 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 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Plains Charter High School | Profile | State Charter Schools- Coastal Plains Charter High School - | Brunswick, 31525Suburb: Small | 9–12 | Charter | 1,942 |
| Brunswick High School | Profile | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31520City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,932 |
| Glynn Academy | Profile | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31520City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,823 |
| Glynn Middle | Record | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31520City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 815 |
| Jane Macon Middle | Record | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31523Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 780 |
| Satilla Marsh Elementary School | Record | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31523Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 758 |
| Needwood Middle School | Record | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31525Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 748 |
| Sterling Elementary School | Record | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31523Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 740 |
| Risley Middle School | Record | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31523Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 635 |
| Greer Elementary School | Record | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31525Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 625 |
| Glyndale Elementary School | Record | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31525Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 621 |
| Golden Isles Elementary School | Record | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31525Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 598 |
| Burroughs-Molette Elementary School | Record | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31520City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 593 |
| Altama Elementary School | Record | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31525Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 583 |
| Oglethorpe Point Elementary School | Record | Glynn County | Saint Simons Island, 31522Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 553 |
| St. Simons Elementary School | Record | Glynn County | Saint Simons Island, 31522Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 523 |
| Goodyear Elementary School | Record | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31520City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 489 |
| Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate | Record | Glynn County | Brunswick, 31520Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 28 |
Coastal Plains Charter High School
State Charter Schools- Coastal Plains Charter High School -
Brunswick, 31525 / Suburb: Small
Brunswick High School
Glynn County
Brunswick, 31520 / City: Small
Glynn Academy
Glynn County
Brunswick, 31520 / City: Small
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
Glynn County
Brunswick, 31523 / Suburb: Small
Golden Isles Elementary School
Glynn County
Brunswick, 31525 / Suburb: Small
Burroughs-Molette Elementary School
Glynn County
Brunswick, 31520 / City: Small
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School
Glynn County
Saint Simons Island, 31522 / Rural: Fringe
St. Simons Elementary School
Glynn County
Saint Simons Island, 31522 / Town: Fringe
Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate
Glynn County
Brunswick, 31520 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,937
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Glynn County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Glynn County, Georgia?
Glynn County features 18 public schools, including 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. Two districts serve a total of 14,786 students in this coastal region.
What are the major school districts in Glynn County, Georgia?
The Glynn County district is the largest with 12,844 students, but the area also hosts the Coastal Plains Charter High School. This charter school is actually the largest in the county, serving 1,942 students.
What is the school experience like in Glynn County?
Schools are spread across rural, suburban, and city settings, reflecting the diverse geography of the Georgia coast. Glynn Academy and Brunswick High are major landmarks, each serving nearly 2,000 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.