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#680 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 30% in state

Greenbrier Middle School

Middle School · Columbia County · Evans, GA

A Columbia County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

5120 Riverwood Pkwy, Evans, GA 30809

  • Math 68% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+25.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$11,853
Chronic Absenteeism11.1%

Students at Greenbrier Middle School score 69% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency68%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 69% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
68%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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

18.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Greenbrier Middle 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average660/100K

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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

$130,150

Median home value

$346,600

Median rent

$1,659/mo

College educated

47.6%

Homeownership

87%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30809; 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Evans Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.46–84.2 mi940Compare →
Riverside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.16–84.2 mi718Compare →
Columbia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.26–8Not available939Compare →
Lakeside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.56–8Not available523Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Columbia County

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#18 of 30
District spending per student
$11,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greenbrier Middle School is listed in Columbia County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greenbrier Middle School

Greenbrier Middle School is a public middle school in Evans, GA, part of Columbia County, serving approximately 862 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #680 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greenbrier Middle School

What grades does Greenbrier Middle School serve?

Greenbrier Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Greenbrier Middle School?

Greenbrier Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 862 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greenbrier Middle School rank in GA?

Greenbrier Middle School ranks #680 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Greenbrier Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greenbrier Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Greenbrier Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenbrier Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Greenbrier Middle School a charter school?

No, Greenbrier Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Greenbrier Middle School a Title I school?

No, Greenbrier Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenbrier Middle School?

18.6% of students at Greenbrier Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
862
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Columbia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.1%
Area population (ZIP 30809)
54,105
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
40
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 30809; 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

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