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#345 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 15% in state

Bryan County Elementary School

Elementary School · Bryan County · Pembroke, GA

An elementary school in Pembroke, GA where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

250 Payne Dr, Pembroke, GA 31321

  • Math 59% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+17.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.8 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+20.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$11,263
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Bryan County Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

77%

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 Bryan County Elementary School 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average491/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$70,781

Median home value

$145,600

Median rent

$984/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

4 in Bryan County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.84–5Not available679Compare →
Frances Meeks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–5Not available864Compare →
Mcallister Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–5Not available983Compare →
Richmond Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.22–3Not available670Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Bryan County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#3 of 10
District spending per student
$11,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bryan County Elementary School is listed in Bryan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bryan County Elementary School

Bryan County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pembroke, GA, part of Bryan County, serving approximately 1,011 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bryan County Elementary School

What grades does Bryan County Elementary School serve?

Bryan County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bryan County Elementary School?

Bryan County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,011 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryan County Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bryan County Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bryan County Elementary School rank in GA?

Bryan County Elementary School ranks #345 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Bryan County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bryan County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Bryan County Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bryan County Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bryan County Elementary School a charter school?

No, Bryan County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bryan County Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bryan County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bryan County Elementary School?

77.0% of students at Bryan County Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
1,011
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Bryan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
Area population (ZIP 31321)
7,761
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
36.5
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 31321; 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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