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Risley Middle School

Q: Is Risley Middle School a good school?

Risley Middle School ranks 188 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

188^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 68% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Risley Middle School is a public middle school located in Brunswick, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 638 students. It is part of the Glynn County School District, which is ranked 59 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Risley Middle School consistently outperforms the Glynn County and Georgia state averages in several key academic areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Risley had 78.1% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 62.6% for Glynn County and 44.9% for the state. Additionally, Risley Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 12.2 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools of Needwood Middle (13.9) and Jane Macon Middle (14.0). However, Risley Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.26% to 67.55% over the past few years, compared to the nearby schools of Needwood Middle (73.38%) and Jane Macon Middle (82.96%).

While Risley Middle School has maintained a consistent level of academic performance, with its state-wide ranking ranging from 133 to 200 out of 500-600 Georgia middle schools over the past 10 years, and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, it is not the top-performing school in the immediate vicinity. Glynn Middle School, located just 6.65 miles away, consistently ranks higher (123-143 out of 500-600 Georgia middle schools) and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Risley Middle School's spending per student has ranged from $9,105 to $9,992 over the past few years, which is in line with the nearby schools of Needwood Middle ($10,507) and Jane Macon Middle ($8,691).

590

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,797

Per pupil spending ?

82.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

707 Southport Pkwy
Brunswick, GA 31523

(912) 267-4100

District: Glynn County

Students who attend Risley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Glynn Academy

Feeder schools for Risley Middle School:

Elementary:	Burroughs-Molette Elementary School
	Satilla Marsh Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.9%

African American:

31.5%

Hispanic:

16.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 52nd percentile in 2023 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 68th (2025) from a 52nd-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Georgia median (68th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Glynn County's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg44%

Georgia avg40%

188^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4Middle Schools in the Glynn County

59^th of 206Glynn 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
2025	62.8	188 of 584	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.8	200 of 588	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.7	277 of 577	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.8	252 of 567	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.9	184 of 542	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.2	198 of 559	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.2	167 of 543	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.0	173 of 539	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.0	140 of 545	74.3%	★★★★☆
2015	69.1	133 of 537	75.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I78%+33 vs state

Mathematics46%+5 vs state

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Social Studies41%~ state avg

Science32%+3 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 6, 2016

While the school facility is new and clean the leadership leaves something to be desired. Not a particularly welcoming school to newcomers. High volume of extremely inappropriate students who come from all areas due to attempt to equal out poverty and other contributing social factors. Have 3 children, 2 of which went to this school and I would NOT recommend it. I wish I had known this information before we attended. We moved out of the area after a year, due to lack of decent schools. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)					Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)					Milestones Assessment Science (2025)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th 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
Risley Middle School	Public	6-8	707 Southport Pkwy	Brunswick	31523	Glynn County	Glynn County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 267-4100	590	49	11.9	82.7%	277 (46.9%)	186 (31.5%)	98 (16.6%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.1%)	62.8	188^th of 584 public middle schools	67.8%		60.8	200^th of 588 public middle schools	66.0%	12	78.1			48.1	41.3	40.0			49.7	41.8	47.8		31.6	41.2	$15,797	$1,177	$14,619
Glynn Middle School	Public	6-8	635 Lanier Blvd	Brunswick	31520	Glynn County	Glynn County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 267-4150	735	51	14.3	74.6%	356 (48.4%)	200 (27.2%)	142 (19.3%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (3.5%)	71.7	143^rd of 584 public middle schools	75.5%		74.7	127^th of 588 public middle schools	78.4%	16	100.0			46.2	47.9	52.9			43.2	50.8	49.2		46.3	41.9	$13,655	$704	$12,951
Jane Macon Middle	Public	6-8	201 McKenzie Dr	Brunswick	31523	Glynn County	Glynn County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 265-3337	801	60	13.2	100.0%	309 (38.6%)	278 (34.7%)	155 (19.4%)	17 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.0%)	49.4	271^st of 584 public middle schools	53.6%		57.1	227^th of 588 public middle schools	61.4%	44	92.6			35.8	37.0	34.0			39.1	43.9	44.0		23.4	30.1	$14,023	$1,143	$12,880
Needwood Middle School	Public	6-8	669 Harry Driggers Blvd	Brunswick	31525	Glynn County	Glynn County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 261-4488	736	57	12.9	93.8%	250 (34.0%)	253 (34.4%)	167 (22.7%)	19 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (6.0%)	63.4	185^th of 584 public middle schools	68.3%		61.3	196^th of 588 public middle schools	66.7%	11	100.0			44.3	39.6	40.1			48.5	38.8	53.3		39.4	39.0	$13,962	$826	$13,136
Atkinson Elementary School	Public	4-6	4327 Highway 110 E	Waynesville	31566	Brantley County	Brantley County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 778-6098	276	20	13.8	100.0%	247 (89.5%)	9 (3.3%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.3%)								(n/a)		43.4	39.5	53.8			51.9	43.2	56.8			60.5			$13,201	$1,085	$12,116
McIntosh County Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Greene St	Darien	31305	McIntosh County	McIntosh County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 437-6685	311	23	13.4	100.0%	138 (44.4%)	125 (40.2%)	9 (2.9%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (11.3%)	38.5	349^th of 584 public middle schools	40.2%		48.3	286^th of 588 public middle schools	51.4%	63	50.0			30.1	34.7	38.2			36.9	14.3	30.4		22.5	30.4	$15,469	$546	$14,923

Frequently Asked Questions about Risley Middle School

Is Risley Middle School a good school?

Risley Middle School ranks 188^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Risley Middle School attend?

Students who attend Risley Middle School usually go on to attend Glynn Academy

What district is Risley Middle School in?

Glynn County

How many students attend Risley Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 590 students attended Risley Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Risley Middle School?

Students at Risley Middle School are 47% White, 32% African American, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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