Summary:
Nahunta, Georgia, is served by four schools within the Brantley County School District, educating roughly 2,114 students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a predominantly low-income, rural community where free/reduced lunch eligibility ranges from 69% to 100% across campuses.
For parents, the standout performer is Brantley County Middle School, which has earned a consistent 4-star rating for three straight years. Its 8th-grade math proficiency (54.7%) and science proficiency (55.6%) far exceed state averages, and it boasts the district's lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 11.1%. In contrast, Brantley County High School has slipped from a 4-star to a 3-star rating, with Algebra I proficiency (42.7%) below the state mark and a troubling 25.1% chronic absenteeism rate—though it still exceeds state averages in Biology and U.S. History. The elementary schools show a mixed picture: Nahunta Elementary School excels in 4th-grade math (60.9% vs. 50.1% state) but dips in 5th grade, while Nahunta Primary School posted a remarkable 71.6% 3rd-grade math proficiency last year, though that dropped to 47.8% most recently.
Science is a clear district strength, with both middle and elementary grades dramatically outperforming state averages. However, the high school's declining performance and elevated absenteeism warrant attention, especially given it receives the lowest per-student funding ($12,356) compared to the primary school's $15,159. The district's graduation rate (86.8%) nearly matches the state, and student-teacher ratios are favorable across all schools. While poverty levels are high, several schools achieve above-average results, showing that academic success is attainable despite socioeconomic challenges. The contrasting performance patterns between grade levels suggest curriculum alignment could help smooth transitions, particularly in math.
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