Liberty County Schools & Education
Liberty County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
64/100
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
$7,290
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#33
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Liberty County
Measured School Summary
Liberty County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,290 per pupil, Liberty County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 28% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Liberty 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
12 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
64/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #33 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
5.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,290
$115 below the state average
School coverage
12
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
Liberty County has 12 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 Liberty 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
Liberty County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 12 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#33
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.
Liberty County
Elementary to high school visible
10,610 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Liberty County is the largest listed district slice, with 12 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 Liberty 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 Liberty 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 Growing Coast-Adjacent Education System
Liberty County operates a robust education system with 12 public schools serving 10,610 students. The infrastructure includes seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools, all managed by a single district.
Unified District Serving Ten Thousand Students
The Liberty County School District manages all 10,610 students across its 12 campuses. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, concentrating all public resources into the primary district system.
Mix of City and Rural Campuses
Education here spans both urban and rural settings, with eight schools in city locales and four in rural areas. Students attend campuses averaging 884 students, ranging from the massive Bradwell Institute with 1,755 pupils to Waldo Pafford Elementary with 831.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Liberty County
Reported Enrollment
10,610
12 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Liberty County
12 Public Schools in Liberty 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Institute | Profile | Liberty County | Hinesville, 31313City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,755 |
| Button Gwinnett Elementary School | Profile | Liberty County | Hinesville, 31313City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 1,119 |
| Liberty County High School | Profile | Liberty County | Hinesville, 31313Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,077 |
| Snelson-Golden Middle School | Record | Liberty County | Hinesville, 31313City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 876 |
| Waldo Pafford Elementary School | Record | Liberty County | Hinesville, 31313Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 831 |
| Lewis Frasier Middle School | Record | Liberty County | Hinesville, 31313City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 779 |
| Joseph Martin Elementary School | Record | Liberty County | Hinesville, 31313City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 772 |
| Liberty Elementary School | Record | Liberty County | Midway, 31320Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 737 |
| Frank Long Elementary School | Record | Liberty County | Hinesville, 31313City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 728 |
| Midway Middle School | Record | Liberty County | Midway, 31320Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 707 |
| Taylors Creek Elementary School | Record | Liberty County | Hinesville, 31313City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 625 |
| Lyman Hall Elementary School | Record | Liberty County | Hinesville, 31313City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 604 |
Bradwell Institute
Liberty County
Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small
Button Gwinnett Elementary School
Liberty County
Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small
Liberty County High School
Liberty County
Hinesville, 31313 / Rural: Fringe
Snelson-Golden Middle School
Liberty County
Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small
Waldo Pafford Elementary School
Liberty County
Hinesville, 31313 / Rural: Fringe
Joseph Martin Elementary School
Liberty County
Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small
Frank Long Elementary School
Liberty County
Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small
Taylors Creek Elementary School
Liberty County
Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Liberty County
Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,290
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Liberty County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Liberty County, Georgia?
Liberty County operates a robust education system with 12 public schools serving 10,610 students. The infrastructure includes seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools, all managed by a single district.
What are the major school districts in Liberty County, Georgia?
The Liberty County School District manages all 10,610 students across its 12 campuses. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, concentrating all public resources into the primary district system.
What is the school experience like in Liberty County?
Education here spans both urban and rural settings, with eight schools in city locales and four in rural areas. Students attend campuses averaging 884 students, ranging from the massive Bradwell Institute with 1,755 pupils to Waldo Pafford Elementary with 831.
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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.