Brantley County High School

Brantley County High School in Nahunta, GA, serves approximately 921 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Brantley County school district, and currently holds a 3-star rating, ranking in the 62nd percentile statewide. The school has shown a generally solid track record over the past decade, with rankings fluctuating between the 46th and 75th percentiles. A notable strength is Biology, where students have outperformed the state average for four consecutive years—most recently with 50% proficiency versus the state's 47.2%. U.S. History is another bright spot, with 39.3% proficiency in 2025-2026, actually edging out the state average and the nearby Pierce County High School.

However, there are areas of concern. Algebra I proficiency has dipped below the state average for two straight years (42.7% vs. 48.1% in 2025-2026), and graduation rates have declined from a high of 94.7% in 2022-2023 to 86.8% in 2024-2025—now slightly below the state's 87.2%. Chronic absenteeism is a persistent challenge, with 25.1% of students missing 10% or more of school days, a rate significantly higher than both the district (18.1%) and state (17.7%). This issue has remained stubbornly above 25% for five years, even as state and district rates have improved, making it a likely factor in academic performance.

The comparison to Pierce County High School, just 15 miles away, is striking. Pierce County ranks in the 89th percentile (4 stars) and posts dramatically higher Algebra I proficiency (88.4% vs. 42.7%), all while serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (78% vs. 69.3%) and spending less per student ($10,679 vs. $12,356). Brantley County's per-student spending has risen 29% over four years to $12,356, yet test scores and rankings have not improved correspondingly. For parents, the school offers strong science and history instruction, but attendance and math proficiency are areas where extra support at home could make a meaningful difference.