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Coastal Plains High School
High School · State Specialty Schools I- Coastal Plains High School · Brunswick, GA
A high school in Brunswick, GA where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1111 Glynco Parkway Summit Bui lding 2 Suite 500, Brunswick, GA 31525
- Math 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 9.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Coastal Plains High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 23% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.8%
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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Where Coastal Plains High 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,896
Median home value
$198,700
Median rent
$1,137/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Brunswick High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,939 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Specialty Schools I- Coastal Plains High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $7,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Coastal Plains High School is listed in State Specialty Schools I- Coastal Plains High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coastal Plains High School
Coastal Plains High School is a public high school in Brunswick, GA, part of State Specialty Schools I- Coastal Plains High School, serving approximately 1,615 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,022 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coastal Plains High School
What grades does Coastal Plains High School serve?
Coastal Plains High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Coastal Plains High School?
Coastal Plains High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Plains High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Plains High School is 28.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coastal Plains High School rank in GA?
Coastal Plains High School ranks #2,022 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Coastal Plains High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coastal Plains High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Coastal Plains High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coastal Plains High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Coastal Plains High School a charter school?
No, Coastal Plains High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coastal Plains High School a Title I school?
No, Coastal Plains High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coastal Plains High School?
62.8% of students at Coastal Plains High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Glynn County
- Phone
- (912) 267-9700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 9.0%
- Area population (ZIP 31525)
- 28,434
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 31525; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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