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#498 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 22% in state

Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center

High School · Berrien County · Nashville, GA

A Berrien County charter high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

P.O. Box 622, Nashville, GA 31639

  • Math 64% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+22.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.9 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+20.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio69:1
District spending per student$12,456
Chronic Absenteeism30.4%

Students at Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency64%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,829/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nashville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,071

Median home value

$132,800

Median rent

$723/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31639; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berrien High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–122.1 mi856Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Berrien County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$12,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center is listed in Berrien County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center

Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center is a public high school in Nashville, GA, part of Berrien County, serving approximately 69 students in grades 9th-12th with a 69:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #498 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center

What grades does Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center serve?

Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center?

Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center is 69:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center rank in GA?

Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center ranks #498 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center a charter school?

Yes, Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center?

71.0% of students at Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
69
Student-Teacher Ratio
69:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Berrien County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.4%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 31639)
10,635
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
40.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31639; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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