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Greenbrier Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5
122nd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools
Better than 90% of Georgia elementary schools
Summary

Greenbrier Elementary School in Evans, GA, serves approximately 610 students in Pre-K through 5th grade and is part of the highly rated Columbia County district, which ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide.

Greenbrier stands out most for its exceptional student attendance and support systems. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is just 4.5%—far better than the district average of 12.9% and the state average of 17.7%, and lower than every nearby school, including Lewiston Elementary School (5.2%) and Westmont Elementary School (12.4%). Even more impressive, Greenbrier ranks 11th out of 465 Georgia elementary schools (98th percentile) for its effectiveness with special education students—a distinction no nearby school can match. This suggests the school has developed strong, individualized strategies for supporting diverse learners. In math, Greenbrier posts strong proficiency rates: 79.8% in 3rd grade and 84.8% in 4th grade, both well above district and state averages. However, 5th grade math (70.8%) and science (56.3%) dipped this year, with science falling below the district average of 63%. This pattern also appears at several neighboring schools, suggesting a broader grade-level challenge rather than a Greenbrier-specific issue.

With only 18.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Greenbrier serves a relatively affluent population. The school spends $12,998 per student—less than Blue Ridge Elementary School ($14,192) yet outperforms it academically, indicating efficient use of resources. While Greenbrier's state ranking slipped from 51st to 122nd this year, it remains in the 90th percentile and has bounced back from similar dips before. For families prioritizing consistent attendance, strong math foundations, and exceptional special education support, Greenbrier remains an excellent choice within an already outstanding district.

610
Students ?
14.9
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,998
Per pupil spending ?
18.5%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 5116 Riverwood Pkwy
       Evans, GA  30809

(706) 650-6060

District: Columbia County


Students who attend Greenbrier Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Greenbrier Middle School
High:    Greenbrier High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
74.4%
African American:
9.2%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026
Strengths
Test scores above the Georgia average (73% vs 47% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 10% of Georgia elementary schools
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school73%
District avg66%
Georgia avg47%
122nd of 1,219
Georgia public elementary schools ?
Top 10%▼ down 2 pts since 2016
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SchoolDigger rating ?
7th of 17Elementary Schools in the Columbia County
17th of 201Columbia 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)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202690.7122 of 121990.0%★★★★★
202596.651 of 123895.9%★★★★★
202493.393 of 123692.5%★★★★★
202395.859 of 122395.2%★★★★★
202295.667 of 122094.5%★★★★★
202194.376 of 121493.7%★★★★★
201989.6121 of 123490.2%★★★★★
201888.7128 of 120989.4%★★★★☆
201791.0103 of 120591.5%★★★★★
201690.6102 of 123391.7%★★★★★
201590.9101 of 124091.9%★★★★★
201482.5133 of 123189.2%★★★★☆
201384.298 of 122592.0%★★★★★
201284.590 of 120192.5%★★★★★
201185.586 of 121292.9%★★★★★
201089.724 of 118398.0%★★★★★
200989.156 of 113395.1%★★★★★
200886.885 of 113492.5%★★★★★
200783.1128 of 112588.6%★★★★☆
200685.683 of 110192.5%★★★★★

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202490.357 of 87993.5%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202687.4142 of 118688.0%★★★★☆
202596.738 of 122496.9%★★★★★
202491.4104 of 122391.5%★★★★★
202394.271 of 121294.1%★★★★★
202296.839 of 120696.8%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202691.8104 of 118391.2%★★★★★
202595.063 of 122594.9%★★★★★
202493.284 of 122093.1%★★★★★
202396.340 of 121096.7%★★★★★
202292.491 of 120992.5%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202696.811 of 46597.6%★★★★★
202598.95 of 56599.1%★★★★★
202498.98 of 48798.4%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202677.9159 of 70077.3%★★★★☆
202588.771 of 76990.8%★★★★★
202482.4116 of 77285.0%★★★★☆
202388.765 of 77591.6%★★★★★
202287.185 of 77989.1%★★★★☆
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)98th percentile+8 vs school
African American (2024)94th percentile~ school
Male (2026)91st percentile~ school
Female (2026)88th percentile~ school
White (2026)77th percentile-13 vs school
By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?
Mathematics78%+31 vs state
Science56%+12 vs state

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Students who attend Greenbrier Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Greenbrier Middle School
High : Greenbrier High School

Greenbrier Elementary School ranks 122nd of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

In the 2024-25 school year, 610 students attended Greenbrier Elementary School.

Students at Greenbrier Elementary School are 74% White, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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Latest Georgia data All new data »
2025–26 attendance dataNewAug 6, 2026
2025–26 Milestones Assessment scoresNewAug 6, 2026
2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)NewAug 6, 2026
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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