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#184 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 8% in state

Greer Elementary School

Elementary School · Glynn County · Brunswick, GA

A Glynn County elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

695 Harry Driggers Blvd, Brunswick, GA 31525

  • Math 64% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+21.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.5 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+17.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$14,966
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at Greer Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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 Proficiency58%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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

61.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Greer 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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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
#3 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

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

About Greer Elementary School

Greer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brunswick, GA, part of Glynn County, serving approximately 631 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greer Elementary School

What grades does Greer Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Greer Elementary School?

Greer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greer Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greer Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greer Elementary School rank in GA?

Greer Elementary School ranks #184 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Greer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Greer Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greer Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Greer Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Greer Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

61.5% of students at Greer 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
631
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Glynn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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