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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BRANTLEY COUNTY·NCES 130048000258

Brantley County High School

10804 Highway 82, Nahunta, GA 31553 · (912) 462-5121 · Brantley County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL921 STUDENTS
Enrollment
921
High
DISTRICT 482 · STATE 1,120
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
61 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 15.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
638 students
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 74%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
254
Grade 10
263
Grade 11
218
Grade 12
186
Student demographics
White
88%
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 34%
Hispanic
5%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 19%
Black
4%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 36%
Asian
0%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 5%
Two+
4%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
53%
Female
47%

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Test scores

Georgia Milestones 2024-25 . % Proficient or Distinguished
Math
49.7%
GA avg 44.6% . +12.4pp since 2021
Source: Georgia Milestones. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
54.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
41.5%
based on GA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+12.4pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
921
-50 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 16.6:1
% White
88%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Brantley County High School

Brantley County High School, a tight-knit 9-12 campus in Nahunta, Georgia, part of Brantley County, instructs 921 students, covering grades 9 through 12.

Brantley County High School is one of 7 schools operated by Brantley County, a district that hosts 3,375 students overall.

Demographically, Brantley County High School reports that nearly all students (88%) are White. Beyond that, the school logs 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 4% Black. That composition is broadly in line with Brantley County as a whole.

On the resource side, On paper, Brantley County High School has 61 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.0:1. That tracks the state average closely. Roughly 69% of students at Brantley County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Brantley County runs at roughly 89%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Brantley County High School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 41.5%; this one delivers 54.0%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Brantley County put median household income runs about $58,239, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. Brantley County High School is one of 7 public schools in Brantley County (combined enrollment of about 3,375 students).

The closest other public school is Brantley County Middle School, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Brantley County High School at 3rd of 8; the average score across the group is 53.7%.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 5%: 971 students in 2018 compared to 921 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 93% to 88%. Class-load math has narrowed: from 16.6:1 in 2018 to 15.0:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Brantley County at a glance

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Population
18,315
Census ACS
Median income
$58,239
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
3,375 students

Quick facts

School name
Brantley County High School
District
Brantley County
Address
10804 Highway 82, Nahunta, GA 31553
Phone
(912) 462-5121
County
Brantley County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
921
Teachers (FTE)
61
Student–teacher ratio
15.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
638 (69%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
130048000258
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Brantley County
Other schools in Nahunta
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Frequently asked questions

About Brantley County High School
What is the total enrollment at Brantley County High School?
Brantley County High School enrolls approximately 921 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Brantley County High School serve?
Brantley County High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Brantley County High School?
Approximately 15.0:1 students per teacher at Brantley County High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Brantley County High School?
At Brantley County High School, the student body is approximately 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Brantley County High School in?
Brantley County High School is part of Brantley County.
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