Total enrollment
3,061
+44 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Berrien County
Georgia · Public K-12
Berrien County, Georgia operates 5 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 3,061 students (about 612 per school). By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Berrien County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Berrien County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 48.4% | #27 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,061 | #92 of 137 | #1,820 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #83 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #114 of 137 | #1,750 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 94.3% | #49 of 137 | #215 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.8% | #112 of 137 | #1,196 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
18,352
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,061
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$52,876
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
94.3%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,477 students
Middle
1
673 students
High
2
911 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Berrien County Public Schools
3,061 students · 1 district in Berrien County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Berrien County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.4% under 18
Test scores in Berrien County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Berrien Middle School· 36.9%
- Berrien Elementary School· 36.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien High School | Nashville | High | 09-12 | 850 | · |
| Berrien Primary School | Nashville | Elementary | PK-02 | 785 | · |
| Berrien Elementary School | Nashville | Elementary | 03-05 | 692 | · |
| Berrien Middle School | Nashville | Middle | 06-08 | 673 | · |
| Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center | Nashville | High | 09-12 | 61 | · |
Cities in Berrien County
About Berrien County
Berrien County is a rural-scale county of about 18,352 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system educates approximately 3,061 students across 5 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $52,876, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 16% lower than the Georgia median.
For a sense of the school types, Berrien County covers 2 elementary schools (1,477 students), 1 middle school (673), and 2 high schools (911).
Berrien County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,061 students across Berrien County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,061 students, remained close to its prior level from the 3,017 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Berrien County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data