Liberty County School District
School District · Hinesville, Georgia
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,560
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,560
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Evaluating Liberty County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Liberty 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.
Taylors Creek Elementary School
Hinesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Liberty County High School
Hinesville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bradwell Institute
Hinesville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#164 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,560
$1,568 vs Georgia median
District size
10,740 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Liberty County ranks #164 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Liberty County's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Taylors Creek Elementary School (6.8/10), Liberty County High School (5.9/10), and Bradwell Institute (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.8/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Liberty County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Liberty County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Liberty County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylors Creek Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Liberty County High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Bradwell Institute | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Midway Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Liberty Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Frank Long Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Waldo Pafford Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Joseph Martin Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Lewis Frasier Middle School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Button Gwinnett Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Liberty County
Liberty County is a Hinesville, Georgia school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 10,740 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. The district invests $12,560 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Liberty County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Taylors Creek Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Liberty County students show an average math proficiency of 46.5% and ELA proficiency of 53.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Liberty County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Liberty County with test data.
Schools in Liberty County
12 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Hinesville
- Total Enrollment
- 10,740
- Teachers (FTE)
- 639
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Liberty County?
Liberty County has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Liberty County?
The average composite rating for Liberty County is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Liberty County?
Liberty County spends $12,560 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Liberty County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Liberty County is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Liberty County?
Taylors Creek Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Liberty County with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Liberty County?
Across schools in Liberty County with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Liberty County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Liberty County has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 12 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.9%
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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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