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Bryan County Elementary School

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Bryan County Elementary School ranks 321 st of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

321^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 74% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Bryan County Elementary School in Pembroke, GA, serves 1,020 students in Pre-K through 5th grade and has climbed from the 38th to the 74th percentile in statewide rankings over the past decade, earning a 4-star rating. The school is part of the highly rated Bryan County district (ranked 18th in Georgia) and serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 71.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Despite this, the school outperforms state averages in most tested subjects, including 5th grade science (53.1% proficiency vs. 44.2% statewide) and 3rd grade math (59.8% vs. 48.3% statewide).

One of the school's standout strengths is its exceptional support for special education students, ranking in the 79th percentile statewide—a remarkable achievement that outpaces its overall ranking. The school also shows strong improvement in chronic absenteeism, dropping from 19.3% to 15.6% in one year, now below the state average of 17.7%. However, math proficiency declines as students advance, falling from 59.8% in 3rd grade to 50.7% in 5th grade—a pattern that has persisted for three years and suggests a need for stronger upper-elementary math support. When compared to nearby schools, Bryan County Elementary outperforms Joseph Martin Elementary (28th percentile), Bloomingdale Elementary (42nd), and Claxton Elementary (14th), but trails Brooklet Elementary (86th) and several Effingham County schools like Marlow Elementary (78th) and Sand Hill Elementary (81st).

With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 and per-student spending that has risen to $14,175, the school is well-resourced compared to many peers. While achievement gaps exist among student subgroups, the school's overall upward trajectory—from 38th percentile in 2015-2016 to 74th today—demonstrates sustained improvement. For parents, this is a school that consistently beats the odds for a high-poverty population, offers strong special education support, and is making meaningful progress in attendance and science instruction, though families should watch how math skills develop in the upper grades.

1,020

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,175

Per pupil spending ?

71.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

250 Payne Dr
Pembroke, GA 31321

(912) 626-5033

District: Bryan County

Students who attend Bryan County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bryan County Middle School
High:	Bryan County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.2%

African American:

16.6%

Hispanic:

10.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (55% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 36 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Georgia median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Bryan County's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg68%

Georgia avg47%

321^st of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 35 pts since 2016

From bottom 38% (2016) to top 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Elementary Schools in the Bryan County

19^th of 202Bryan County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	70.5	321 of 1222	73.7%	★★★★☆
2025	65.7	381 of 1238	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.9	310 of 1236	74.9%	★★★★☆
2023	57.2	483 of 1223	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.5	362 of 1220	70.3%	★★★★☆
2021	66.9	358 of 1214	70.5%	★★★★☆
2019	53.6	537 of 1234	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.2	584 of 1209	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.1	564 of 1205	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	38.1	759 of 1233	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.3	659 of 1240	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.5	615 of 1231	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.0	615 of 1225	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.1	449 of 1201	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.5	429 of 1212	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.0	523 of 1183	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.2	480 of 1133	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.2	382 of 1134	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.2	366 of 1125	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.7	555 of 1101	49.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	37.3	508 of 829	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.7	645 of 892	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.9	416 of 879	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	32.3	582 of 870	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.5	464 of 876	47.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	69.0	318 of 1189	73.3%	★★★★☆
2025	70.8	312 of 1224	74.5%	★★★★☆
2024	75.3	276 of 1223	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	54.2	510 of 1212	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.3	410 of 1206	66.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	69.4	324 of 1186	72.7%	★★★★☆
2025	59.4	442 of 1225	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.6	375 of 1220	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.8	457 of 1210	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.1	330 of 1209	72.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	72.4	97 of 466	79.2%	★★★★☆
2025	58.8	172 of 565	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.1	182 of 487	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.8	167 of 455	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.1	163 of 415	60.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.5	343 of 703	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.0	392 of 769	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.8	315 of 772	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.7	491 of 775	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.7	399 of 779	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)79th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)73rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)73rd percentile~ school

White (2026)51st percentile-23 vs school

African American (2026)39th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics55%+8 vs state

Science53%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)						Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bryan County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Payne Dr	Pembroke	31321	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 626-5033	1,020	79	12.9	71.4%	645 (63.2%)	169 (16.6%)	106 (10.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	96 (9.4%)	70.5	321^st of 1222 public elementary schools	73.7%		65.7	381^st of 1238 public elementary schools	69.2%	60	59.8	55.4	50.7				53.1			$14,175	$820	$13,355
Nevils Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8438 Nevils Groveland Rd	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8320	481	33	14.6	79.2%	357 (74.2%)	51 (10.6%)	41 (8.5%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.2%)	72.5	296^th of 1222 public elementary schools	75.8%		76.6	263^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	78.8%	33	52.1	57.5	51.3				65.7			$14,720	$573	$14,147
Stilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15569 Ga Highway 119	Brooklet	30415	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8480	451	35	12.7	78.9%	366 (81.2%)	26 (5.8%)	36 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	74.8	274^th of 1222 public elementary schools	77.6%		54.1	513^th of 1238 public elementary schools	58.6%	239	48.2	62.9	57.5				59.5			$16,263	$861	$15,402
Sand Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	199 Stagecoach Ave	Guyton	31312	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 728-5112	881	69	12.8	50.3%	666 (75.6%)	55 (6.2%)	92 (10.4%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (6.5%)	78.9	232^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	81.0%		79.8	237^th of 1238 public elementary schools	80.9%	5	64.7	55.7	53.5				71.0			$15,834	$523	$15,311
Marlow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5160 Ga Highway 17 S	Guyton	31312	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 728-3262	670	59	11.3	46.1%	488 (72.8%)	57 (8.5%)	85 (12.7%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.3%)	75.4	268^th of 1222 public elementary schools	78.1%		86.5	166^th of 1238 public elementary schools	86.6%	102	57.3	65.4	58.6				50.8			$18,049	$308	$17,741
Brooklet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 W Lane St	Brooklet	30415	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8300	808	52	15.5	70.2%	613 (75.9%)	69 (8.5%)	63 (7.8%)	25 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.7%)	85.8	172^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	85.9%		85.9	172^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	86.1%		70.5	57.2	69.6				70.6			$13,623	$602	$13,021
Bloomingdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 E. Main Street	Bloomingdale	31302	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-3680	350	31	11.2	76.0%	156 (44.6%)	80 (22.9%)	88 (25.1%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.3%)	37.8	702^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	42.6%		39.8	688^th of 1238 public elementary schools	44.4%	14	32.7	41.5	39.6				39.5			$24,483	$2,617	$21,867
New Hampstead K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	1700 Highgate Blvd	Bloomingdale	31302	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-6200	1,118	78	14.3	78.5%	132 (11.8%)	431 (38.6%)	460 (41.1%)	19 (1.7%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (6.4%)	40.9	662^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	45.8%		24	941^st of 1238 public elementary schools	24.0%	279	42.0	40.4	44.3	20.3	14.7	34.9	45.6	38.9	18.3	$15,696	$1,425	$14,271
Claxton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6463 US Highway 301	Claxton	30417	Evans County	Evans County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 739-2714	831	72	11.5	100.0%	209 (25.2%)	332 (40.0%)	220 (26.5%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.6%)	16.6	1053^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	13.8%		10.9	1164^th of 1238 public elementary schools	6.0%	111	22.7	37.4	8.1				25.2			$17,647	$1,695	$15,952
Guyton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	719 Central Blvd	Guyton	31312	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 772-3384	800	59	13.6	66.3%	493 (61.6%)	154 (19.3%)	95 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.0%)	52.1	529^th of 1222 public elementary schools	56.7%		63.3	401^st of 1238 public elementary schools	67.6%	128	59.5	48.4	34.9				38.7			$15,720	$741	$14,979

Frequently Asked Questions about Bryan County Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Bryan County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bryan County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bryan County Middle School
High : Bryan County High School

How many students attend Bryan County Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,020 students attended Bryan County Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bryan County Elementary School?

Students at Bryan County Elementary School are 63% White, 17% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

What district is Bryan County Elementary School in?

Bryan County

Is Bryan County Elementary School a good school?

Bryan County Elementary School ranks 321^st of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

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2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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