High Schools in Glynn County

Glynn County is home to two public high schools—Brunswick High School and Glynn Academy—both serving grades 9-12 with nearly identical enrollments of roughly 1,900-1,950 students each. The district ranks in the top quarter of Georgia school systems with a 4-star rating, and both schools consistently outperform state averages across every tested subject.

Glynn Academy is the clear academic leader, ranking 51st in Georgia (89th percentile) with standout proficiency rates of 74.6% in Biology and 72.1% in U.S. History—both more than 27 points above state averages. Brunswick High School ranks 78th (83rd percentile) but shows steady improvement, climbing 26 spots over two years. The most striking difference between the two is socioeconomic: 91% of Brunswick High students qualify for free/reduced lunch versus 62% at Glynn Academy. Despite this gap, Brunswick High achieves a remarkable 99.8% graduation rate—the highest in the dataset and 12.6 points above the state average—while Glynn Academy graduates 98.4% of its students. Both schools keep dropout rates below 1%, compared to the state's 2.4%.

In terms of academics, both schools exceed state proficiency in all subjects, with U.S. History being a particular strength (Brunswick High: 63.6%, Glynn Academy: 72.1% vs. state: 38.5%). Algebra I remains the weakest area for both, with proficiency rates of 45.4% and 53.8% respectively. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at Brunswick High (20.3%), well above the state average of 17.7%, while Glynn Academy's rate (12.8%) is notably better. Spending is comparable—$13,640 per student at Brunswick High versus $13,096 at Glynn Academy—though Glynn Academy achieves higher scores while spending less. For parents, this means choosing between Glynn Academy's higher test scores and Brunswick High's exceptional graduation success, with both schools offering strong outcomes relative to the rest of Georgia.