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#407 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 18% in state

Glynn Academy

High School · Glynn County · Brunswick, GA

A high school in Brunswick, GA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1001 Mansfield St, Brunswick, GA 31520

  • Math 56% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.9 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation36.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$14,966
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Glynn Academy score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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

48.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Glynn Academy 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 78Very Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable

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

Median income

$37,652

Median home value

$135,100

Median rent

$936/mo

College educated

16.2%

Homeownership

43.2%

Poverty rate

30.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
36.5% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brunswick High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–122.7 mi1,939Compare →
Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–123.7 mi199Compare →
Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth EstateEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available23Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Glynn County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#5 of 16
District spending per student
$14,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glynn Academy is listed in Glynn County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glynn Academy

Glynn Academy is a public high school in Brunswick, GA, part of Glynn County, serving approximately 1,820 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #407 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glynn Academy

What grades does Glynn Academy serve?

Glynn Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Glynn Academy?

Glynn Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,820 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glynn Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Glynn Academy is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glynn Academy rank in GA?

Glynn Academy ranks #407 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Glynn Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Glynn Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Glynn Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glynn Academy has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Glynn Academy a charter school?

No, Glynn Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glynn Academy a Title I school?

No, Glynn Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glynn Academy?

48.7% of students at Glynn Academy 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
1,820
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
109
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Glynn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 31520)
22,743
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
36.8
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 31520; 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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