Risley Middle School

Risley Middle School serves 638 students in grades 6-8 in Brunswick, Georgia, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranking #126 out of 2,271 Georgia schools, Risley places in the 94th percentile statewide for academic achievement. The school's 51 full-time equivalent teachers maintain a favorable 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention.

Academic performance shows particular strength in mathematics, where 63% of students achieve proficiency or above across grade levels, while 44% demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. Risley's success reflects its supportive community environment in Glynn County. The school draws from a stable neighborhood where the median household income reaches $86,178 and median home values sit at $242,100.

With 27% of local residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 11.7%, families in this ZIP code of 14,193 residents demonstrate strong educational values that complement the school's academic mission. Located on Southport Parkway, Risley Middle School operates in Brunswick's small suburban setting, providing students with a focused learning environment while maintaining connections to the broader coastal Georgia community.