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Brantley County High School

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Brantley County High School ranks 158 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

158^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 65% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Brantley County High School is a public high school located in Nahunta, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 949 students. The school's performance over the past 10 years has been somewhat inconsistent, ranking between 107 and 232 out of the 420-458 high schools in Georgia, with a current ranking of 158 out of 452 schools. The school has received 2 to 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating an average to above-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

Brantley County High School's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 84.4% to 94.7% over the past few years, which is generally on par with or slightly above the state average. However, the school's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are mixed compared to the state averages, with some subject areas, such as Algebra I and United States History, performing below the state average. Compared to the nearby Pierce County High School, Brantley County High School generally lags behind in test score performance.

Brantley County High School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.63% to 70.07% in recent years, which is higher than the 56.59% rate at the nearby Pierce County High School. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are also slightly lower than those of Pierce County High School. These factors suggest that Brantley County High School may need to address socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population and implement targeted interventions or strategies to improve overall academic achievement.

921

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,356

Per pupil spending ?

69.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10804 Highway 82
Nahunta, GA 31553

(912) 462-5121

District: Brantley County

Feeder schools for Brantley County High School:

Elementary:	Hoboken Elementary School
	Nahunta Primary School
	Waynesville Primary School
Middle:	Atkinson Elementary School
	Brantley County Middle School
	Nahunta Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2015 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Georgia median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!Algebra I scores 10 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Georgia avg42%

158^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	52.3	158 of 452	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.8	119 of 458	74.0%	★★★★☆
2023	49.9	174 of 442	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.1	232 of 429	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.6	114 of 410	72.2%	★★★★☆
2019	53.2	144 of 438	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.3	139 of 428	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.4	112 of 420	73.3%	★★★★☆
2016	58.3	107 of 426	74.9%	★★★★☆
2015	44.7	185 of 435	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	49.3	216 of 425	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.3	179 of 425	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.1	183 of 396	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	51.2	214 of 402	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.7	216 of 384	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	45.1	232 of 372	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.3	194 of 370	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	32.1	278 of 358	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	39.3	232 of 335	30.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology48%+4 vs state

United States History44%+6 vs state

American Literature and Composition44%+3 vs state

Algebra I35%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brantley County High School	Public	9-12	10804 Highway 82	Nahunta	31553	Brantley County	Brantley County	No	No	No	No	(912) 462-5121	921	61	15.0	69.3%	810 (87.9%)	33 (3.6%)	42 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.8%)	52.3	158^th of 452 public high schools	65.0%		62.8	119^th of 458 public high schools	74.0%	39	43.5	34.6	48.0	44.2	$12,356	$591	$11,765
Pierce County High School	Public	9-12	4850 County Farm Rd	Blackshear	31516	Pierce County	Pierce County	No	No	No	No	(912) 449-2055	1,053	65	16.3	78.0%	788 (74.8%)	79 (7.5%)	117 (11.1%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (5.3%)	82.3	42^nd of 452 public high schools	90.7%		88.5	22^nd of 458 public high schools	95.2%	20	55.9	74.7	75.6	53.1	$10,679	$301	$10,377

Frequently Asked Questions about Brantley County High School

What district is Brantley County High School in?

Brantley County

What schools feed into Brantley County High School?

Brantley County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hoboken Elementary School
Elementary : Nahunta Primary School
Elementary : Waynesville Primary School
Middle : Atkinson Elementary School
Middle : Brantley County Middle School
Middle : Nahunta Elementary School

How many students attend Brantley County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 921 students attended Brantley County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Brantley County High School?

Students at Brantley County High School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Is Brantley County High School a good school?

Brantley County High School ranks 158^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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