Glynn Academy

Glynn Academy is a public high school located in Brunswick, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,820 students. As part of the Glynn County School District, which is ranked 59 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating, Glynn Academy has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 31 out of 452 Georgia high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Glynn Academy's academic performance consistently outperforms the Glynn County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments, a standardized test used in Georgia. In the 2024-2025 school year, Glynn Academy's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the county and state in all subject areas tested, including American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. Additionally, Glynn Academy has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 98.7% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average. The school's spending per student has also been relatively higher than the state average, ranging from $8,457 to $9,021 per student over the past few years, and it has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby Brunswick High School.

While Glynn Academy outperforms the nearby Brunswick High School on most metrics, the performance of Coastal Plains High School, which is in a different district, is significantly lower across all academic measures. This highlights the importance of considering the broader educational landscape and the potential impact of district-level factors on school performance. Glynn Academy's consistent improvement, with its statewide ranking steadily rising from 89th in 2015-2016 to 31st in 2024-2025, suggests that the school is continuously working to enhance its educational offerings and student outcomes.