Middle Schools in Bryan County

Bryan County is home to two middle schools serving grades 6-8: Richmond Hill Middle School and Bryan County Middle School, which together serve a rapidly growing coastal Georgia community.

Richmond Hill Middle School is the clear academic leader, enrolling about 2,000 students and ranking in the top 15% of Georgia middle schools with a stable 4-star rating. Its proficiency rates in math, social studies, and advanced courses consistently beat state averages by 20-40 points. For example, 61.9% of its 6th graders are proficient in math versus 40.7% statewide, and its Algebra I pass rate is an impressive 95.9%. The school also has low chronic absenteeism (8.7%) and a relatively low poverty rate (28.9% free/reduced lunch). In contrast, Bryan County Middle School is much smaller (430 students) and faces greater challenges. Its proficiency rates in grade-level math range from 27-32%, roughly half the district average, and its state ranking has slipped from 266th to 340th over three years. Chronic absenteeism is high at 20.7%, and 71.2% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch.

Despite these gaps, Bryan County Middle School shows a notable strength: its advanced students excel. The Algebra I pass rate is 92.9%, and it hit 100% the prior year—outpacing the district average. The school also receives more resources, spending $13,670 per student with a lower student-teacher ratio (11.9:1) than Richmond Hill Middle School ($9,930 per student, 16.2:1 ratio). Both schools struggle with 8th grade science, where proficiency hovers near 30-35%, suggesting a district-wide opportunity for improvement. Overall, Bryan County ranks in the 91st percentile statewide, but that strong district rating is driven almost entirely by Richmond Hill Middle School’s performance, masking the significant challenges at Bryan County Middle School.