Best High Schools in St. Simons Island, GA

St. Simons Island, GA has 2 high schools with 3,755 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in St. Simons Island score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in St. Simons Island greatly exceed expectations.

1. Glynn Academy

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Glynn County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1823 Students

2. Brunswick High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Glynn County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1932 Students

Best Middle Schools in St. Simons Island, GA

St. Simons Island, GA has 3 middle schools with 2,230 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in St. Simons Island score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in St. Simons Island greatly exceed expectations.

1. Glynn Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Glynn County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students

2. Risley Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Glynn County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 635 Students

3. Jane Macon Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Glynn County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students

Best Elementary Schools in St. Simons Island, GA

St. Simons Island, GA has 4 elementary schools with 2,574 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in St. Simons Island score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in St. Simons Island exceed expectations.

1. Oglethorpe Point Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Glynn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students

2. St. Simons Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Glynn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students

3. Satilla Marsh Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Glynn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 758 Students

4. Sterling Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Glynn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 740 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in St. Simons Island, GA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

St. Simons Island, GA has a total population of 1,735 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in St. Simons Island, GA

8,559

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

60%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood St. Simons Island, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

4.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

2.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Simons Island, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Simons Island, GA.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,299 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit St. Simons Island, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near St. Simons Island, GA

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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations