Glynn County School District
School District · Brunswick, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,966
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,966
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Glynn County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Glynn 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.
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School
Saint Simons Island · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
St. Simons Elementary School
Saint Simons Island · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Greer Elementary School
Brunswick · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#42 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,966
+$838 vs Georgia median
District size
12,714 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Glynn County ranks #42 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Glynn County's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oglethorpe Point Elementary School (9.4/10), St. Simons Elementary School (8.9/10), and Greer Elementary School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 94% 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 Glynn County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Glynn County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Glynn County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oglethorpe Point Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | St. Simons Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Greer Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Satilla Marsh Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Glynn Academy | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Glynn Middle | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Golden Isles Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Risley Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Needwood Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Sterling Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Glynn County
Glynn County is a Brunswick, Georgia school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 12,714 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $14,966 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Glynn County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oglethorpe Point Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Glynn County students show an average math proficiency of 54.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.9%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Glynn County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Glynn County with test data.
Schools in Glynn County
17 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Brunswick
- Total Enrollment
- 12,714
- Teachers (FTE)
- 963
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Glynn County?
Glynn County has 17 schools in total — 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Glynn County?
The average composite rating for Glynn County is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Glynn County?
Glynn County spends $14,966 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Glynn County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Glynn County is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Glynn County?
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Glynn County with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Glynn County?
Across schools in Glynn County with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Glynn County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Glynn County has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 17 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.9%
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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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