Total enrollment
10,677
+1,301 (+14%) vs SY 2020-21
Bryan County
Georgia · Public K-12
Bryan County's public-school footprint spans 10 K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 10,677, the largest district being Bryan County Public Schools. That works out to 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Bryan County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Bryan County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 60.4% | #5 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 10,677 | #37 of 137 | #776 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #52 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #70 of 137 | #1,442 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 36.1% | #134 of 137 | #2,238 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.1% | #63 of 137 | #616 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.
Bryan County school rankings
Residents
48,263
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
1 districts
Enrollment
10,677
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$103,408
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
36.1%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
6
5,032 students
Middle
2
2,452 students
High
2
3,193 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bryan County Public Schools
10,677 students · 1 district in Bryan County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Bryan 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+
36.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
35
29.1% under 18
Test scores in Bryan County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill High School | Richmond Hill | High | 09-12 | 2,671 | · |
| Richmond Hill Middle School | Richmond Hill | Middle | 06-08 | 2,022 | · |
| McAllister Elementary School | Richmond Hill | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,051 | · |
| Bryan County Elementary School | Pembroke | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,020 | · |
| Frances Meeks Elementary School | Richmond Hill | Elementary | PK-05 | 908 | · |
| Richmond Hill Primary School | Richmond Hill | Elementary | PK-01 | 733 | · |
| Richmond Hill Elementary School | Richmond Hill | Elementary | 02-03 | 662 | · |
| Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School | Richmond Hill | Elementary | 04-05 | 658 | · |
| Bryan County High School | Pembroke | High | 09-12 | 522 | · |
| Bryan County Middle School | Pembroke | Middle | 06-08 | 430 | · |
Cities in Bryan County
About Bryan County
Bryan County is a low-population county of about 48,263 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system hosts approximately 10,677 students across 10 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $103,408, about 36% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 65% meaningfully above the Georgia median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Bryan County comprises 6 elementary schools (5,032 students), 2 middle schools (2,452), and 2 high schools (3,193).
The largest single district in Bryan County is Bryan County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 10,677 students.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 10,677 students, climbed 14% from the 9,376 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Bryan 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