Bryan County School District
School District · Pembroke, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,263
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,263
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Bryan County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bryan 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.
Frances Meeks Elementary School
Richmond Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mcallister Elementary School
Richmond Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bryan County Elementary School
Pembroke · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#39 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,263
$2,865 vs Georgia median
District size
10,500 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Bryan County ranks #39 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Bryan County's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Frances Meeks Elementary School (9.0/10), Mcallister Elementary School (8.3/10), and Bryan County Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bryan County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bryan County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bryan County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frances Meeks Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Mcallister Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Bryan County Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Richmond Hill High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Richmond Hill Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Bryan County High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Richmond Hill Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Bryan County Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bryan County
Bryan County is a Pembroke, Georgia school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 10,500 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $11,263 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Bryan County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Frances Meeks Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Bryan County students show an average math proficiency of 58.8% and ELA proficiency of 61.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bryan County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bryan County with test data.
Schools in Bryan County
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Pembroke
- Total Enrollment
- 10,500
- Teachers (FTE)
- 713
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bryan County?
Bryan County has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bryan County?
The average composite rating for Bryan County is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bryan County?
Bryan County spends $11,263 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bryan County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bryan County is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bryan County?
Frances Meeks Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bryan County with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Bryan County?
Across schools in Bryan County with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bryan County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Bryan County has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 10 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.7%
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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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