Best Schools in St. Simons Island, GA
St. Simons Island, GA has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,559 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in St. Simons Island greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Simons Island, GA
The top high schools in St. Simons Island, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glynn Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glynn County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1823 Students
2. Brunswick High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glynn County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1932 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Simons Island, GA
The top middle schools in St. Simons Island, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glynn Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glynn County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
2. Risley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glynn County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 635 Students
3. Jane Macon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glynn County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Simons Island, GA
The top elementary schools in St. Simons Island, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oglethorpe Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glynn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
2. St. Simons Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glynn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
3. Satilla Marsh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glynn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 758 Students
4. Sterling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit St. Simons Island, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Simons Island, GA
How many schools are in St. Simons Island, GA?
St. Simons Island, GA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,559 students in total.
How do schools in St. Simons Island perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in St. Simons Island score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in St. Simons Island greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Simons Island?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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