Schools in Zip Code 31525

Zip code 31525 in Brunswick, Georgia, is home to six schools serving approximately 4,372 students, including four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, with five schools in the Glynn County district and Coastal Plains High School operating under the State Specialty Schools system.

For parents, the standout choice is Greer Elementary School, which leads the area with a 4-star rating and 81st percentile state ranking. Greer outperforms every other local school in math and science, with 4th-grade math proficiency at 70.8% compared to district averages near 52%, and it also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at just 9.6%. At the middle school level, Needwood Middle School shines in advanced math, with 100% of Algebra I students scoring proficient in consecutive years, far exceeding state averages. In contrast, Coastal Plains High School faces significant challenges, including an 18.5% graduation rate and 52.8% chronic absenteeism, though it serves a specialized student population. Among the other elementary schools, Golden Isles Elementary School performs moderately, while Glyndale Elementary School and Altama Elementary School trail significantly, with several math proficiency rates below 40%.

Notably, Greer achieves its strong results despite 73.79% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, while Altama, Golden Isles, and Glyndale all report 100% free/reduced lunch rates. Per-student spending is fairly equitable across district schools, ranging from $13,962 to $16,309, suggesting outcomes are driven more by school culture and instruction than funding. Chronic absenteeism appears to be a key predictor of performance, with Greer's low rate correlating with its success and Glyndale's 27% rate aligning with weaker scores. English Language Arts scores for 2025-2026 are not yet released, but 2024-2025 data shows Greer leading in reading as well, making it the clear top choice for families seeking consistent academic excellence in this area.