Berrien County School District
School District · Nashville, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,456
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,456
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Berrien County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Berrien County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center
Nashville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Berrien Elementary School
Nashville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Berrien Middle School
Nashville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#79 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,456
$1,672 vs Georgia median
District size
3,098 students
Typical than Georgia median
The short answer
Berrien County ranks #79 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Berrien County's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center (7.8/10), Berrien Elementary School (7.1/10), and Berrien Middle School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Berrien County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Berrien County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Berrien Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Berrien Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Berrien High School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Berrien County
Berrien County is a Nashville, Georgia school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,098 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $12,456 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Berrien County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Berrien County students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Berrien County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Berrien County with test data.
Schools in Berrien County
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Nashville
- Total Enrollment
- 3,098
- Teachers (FTE)
- 207
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Berrien County?
Berrien County has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Berrien County?
The average composite rating for Berrien County is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Berrien County?
Berrien County spends $12,456 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Berrien County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Berrien County is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Berrien County?
Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center is the highest-rated school in Berrien County with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Berrien County?
Across schools in Berrien County with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Berrien County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Berrien County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.8%
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- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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