Very Good
#687 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 30% in state
Risley Middle School
Middle School · Glynn County · Brunswick, GA
A Glynn County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
707 Southport Pkwy, Brunswick, GA 31523
- Math 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Risley Middle School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Risley 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,148
Median home value
$276,200
Median rent
$1,023/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Glynn County
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glynn MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 756 | Compare → |
| Jane Macon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 757 | Compare → |
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| Needwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 740 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Glynn County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Risley Middle School is listed in Glynn County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Risley Middle School
Risley Middle School is a public middle school in Brunswick, GA, part of Glynn County, serving approximately 638 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Risley Middle School
What grades does Risley Middle School serve?
Risley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Risley Middle School?
Risley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Risley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Risley Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Risley Middle School rank in GA?
Risley Middle School ranks #687 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Risley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Risley 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 Risley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Risley Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Risley Middle School a charter school?
No, Risley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Risley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Risley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Risley Middle School?
67.6% of students at Risley 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
- 638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Glynn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (912) 267-4100
- Area population (ZIP 31523)
- 14,921
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 31523; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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