Schools in Zip Code 31520

Zip code 31520 in Brunswick, Georgia is served by six schools in the Glynn County district, including two elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and one alternative school, enrolling roughly 4,681 students across a mix of high-poverty and more affluent neighborhoods.

The standout in this area is Glynn Academy, which consistently ranks in the top 10% of Georgia high schools, posting a 98.4% graduation rate and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 12.8%—well below the state average. Its cross-town counterpart, Brunswick High School, has shown steady improvement in state rankings over three years and boasts an exceptional 99.8% graduation rate, though its test scores trail Glynn Academy by 8 to 13 percentage points in core subjects. Glynn Middle School is a hidden gem, achieving a perfect 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I for two consecutive years and posting strong year-over-year gains in 8th grade social studies (up 19 points) and math (up 13 points), with scores in science and social studies nearly double the state averages.

The two elementary schools, Burroughs-Molette Elementary School and Goodyear Elementary School, face significant challenges—100% of students at both qualify for free or reduced lunch, and both rank in the bottom 30% statewide, with math proficiency rates in the 15-42% range depending on grade. Notably, these schools spend more per student ($17,770-$18,199) than the high schools or middle school, yet outcomes remain low, suggesting concentrated poverty requires more than funding alone. Both high schools exceed state averages in Biology and US History by wide margins, but Algebra I remains a relative weakness, especially at Brunswick High (45.4% vs. 48.1% state). The alternative school, Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate, serves just 23 students with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.2%, reflecting its treatment-focused mission. Overall, this zip code offers a strong high school option in Glynn Academy, a rising middle school, and elementary schools that need additional support to close achievement gaps.