For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,407 students in Brantley County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Brantley County, GA are Waynesville Primary School, Hoboken Elementary School and Nahunta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brantley County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Brantley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Brantley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynesville Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5726 Old Waynesville Rd
Waynesville, GA 31566
(912) 778-3068
Waynesville, GA 31566
(912) 778-3068
Gr: PK-3 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hoboken Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
224 Church St N
Hoboken, GA 31542
(912) 458-2135
Hoboken, GA 31542
(912) 458-2135
Gr: PK-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Nahunta Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9110 Main St S
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-5166
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-5166
Gr: 4-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Nahunta Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
479 School Cir
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-5179
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-5179
Gr: PK-3 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4327 Highway 110 E
Waynesville, GA 31566
(912) 778-6098
Waynesville, GA 31566
(912) 778-6098
Gr: 4-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Brantley County Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10990 Highway 82
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-7092
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-7092
Gr: 7-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Brantley County High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10804 Highway 82
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-5121
Nahunta, GA 31553
(912) 462-5121
Gr: 9-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brantley County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Brantley County, GA include Waynesville Primary School, Hoboken Elementary School and Nahunta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brantley County?
7 public schools are located in Brantley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brantley County?
Brantley County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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