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Liberty County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 7Middle 3High 2Other 0

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

Elementary7
Middle3
High2
Other0

1 School District in Liberty County

Liberty County

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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 data

Level

Showing 12 of 12 matching schools

Bradwell Institute

Liberty County

Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,755 students

Button Gwinnett Elementary School

Liberty County

Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small

ProfilePK–5Primary1,119 students

Liberty County High School

Liberty County

Hinesville, 31313 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,077 students

Snelson-Golden Middle School

Liberty County

Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle876 students

Waldo Pafford Elementary School

Liberty County

Hinesville, 31313 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary831 students

Lewis Frasier Middle School

Liberty County

Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle779 students

Joseph Martin Elementary School

Liberty County

Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary772 students

Liberty Elementary School

Liberty County

Midway, 31320 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary737 students

Frank Long Elementary School

Liberty County

Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary728 students

Midway Middle School

Liberty County

Midway, 31320 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle707 students

Taylors Creek Elementary School

Liberty County

Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary625 students

Lyman Hall Elementary School

Liberty County

Hinesville, 31313 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary604 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,290

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 Liberty County?
Liberty County has a school score of 64/100, 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 Liberty County?
The high school graduation rate in Liberty 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 Liberty County spend per student?
Liberty County spends $7,290 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 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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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.