Bryan County

Pembroke, Georgia — 10 schools

10,221
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$13,112
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bryan County operates 10 public schools serving 10,221 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 10,677 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bryan County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,112 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 36.9% local, 49.5% state, and 13.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $66,495 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #192 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (23 AP courses district-wide), a 616.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 60.1% White, 15.2% African American, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Richmond Hill High School accounts for 25.0% of all Bryan County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Bryan County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bryan County school enrollment varies 6.2× across entities

Bryan County school enrollment ranges from 430 students (lowest) to 2,671 students (highest), a spread of 2,241 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bryan County student-counselor ratio is 616:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bryan County chronic absenteeism rate is 16.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Bryan County is typically wider than the Bryan County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.6%
Federal
49.5%
State
36.9%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
192 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bryan County county, where this district is located.

$1,455
Studio/mo
$1,533
1 BR/mo
$1,680
2 BR/mo
$2,235
3 BR/mo
$2,547
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,495
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in Bryan County.

White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 15.2%
Asian 4.0%
Multiracial 8.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 10
Schools with AP
23 AP courses total
616.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bryan County

School Enrollment
Richmond Hill High School
2,671
Richmond Hill Middle School
2,022
Mcallister Elementary School
1,051
Bryan County Elementary School
1,020
Frances Meeks Elementary School
908
Richmond Hill Primary School
733
Richmond Hill Elementary School
662
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
658
Bryan County High School
522
Bryan County Middle School
430

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bryan County?

Bryan County has 10 schools, including 2 high, 2 middle, 4 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 10,221 students.

How much does Bryan County spend per student?

Bryan County spends $13,112 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #192 in Georgia.

What is the average teacher salary in Bryan County?

The average teacher salary in Bryan County is $66,495 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Bryan County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bryan County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Bryan County?

Bryan County students are 60.1% White, 15.2% African American, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bryan County?

Bryan County has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #192 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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