Brunswick High School is a public high school located in Brunswick in Glynn County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Glynn County School District and opened in 1967. In January 2014, Brunswick High School opened a new facility on 3885 Altama Avenue, becoming one of the largest new schools in the state.
Serving 1,939 students in grades 9-12, Brunswick High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,939 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brunswick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Brunswick High School's student population of 1,939 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,939 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brunswick High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brunswick High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#747 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
41%
36%
White
37%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brunswick High School's ranking?
Brunswick High School is ranked #747 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Brunswick High School often compared to?
Brunswick High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glynn Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brunswick High School?
The graduation rate of Brunswick High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Brunswick High School?
1,939 students attend Brunswick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Brunswick High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brunswick High School?
Brunswick High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brunswick High School offer ?
Brunswick High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brunswick High School part of?
Brunswick High School is part of Glynn County School District.
School Reviews
5 3/27/2020
If you are looking for a school with administrators with integrity and school which has students that work and pull together to help each other's: then Brunswick High is a great school, its only problem is a school board that's very bias and displays nepotism against it. Her as a website that reveals the actions against the school. ww.advocateforapeople.net
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