Enrollment
1,911
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brunswick, GA
Glynn Academy
Federal NCES profile for Glynn Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130240001065
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glynn Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Glynn Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glynn Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Brunswick, GA.
School address
District: Glynn County · Georgia
NCES ID 130240001065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glynn Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glynn Academy
Glynn Academy is a large high school in Brunswick, Georgia, enrolling 1,911 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Georgia schools and 23% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,911 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 140 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #115, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 478 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 426 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,911 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Brunswick's high schools, it stands alongside Brunswick High School (1,951 students): Glynn Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 17:1).
Glynn County also operates Brunswick High School (1,951 students) and Jane Macon Middle (801 students) alongside Glynn Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Glynn Academy compares
Glynn Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 41% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,911 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,911
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
291
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
African American 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Glynn Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glynn County, which includes Glynn Academy.
$13,446
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 28.9%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Glynn Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Macon Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterling Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Satilla Marsh Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Needwood Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glynn Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Brunswick
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,911 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Glynn Academy
How many students attend Glynn Academy?
Glynn Academy has 1,911 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brunswick, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glynn Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Glynn Academy is 17.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glynn Academy?
35.7% of students at Glynn Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glynn Academy?
The largest demographic group at Glynn Academy is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Brunswick, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glynn Academy?
Glynn Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glynn Academy rank among high schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Glynn Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Brunswick, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brunswick on the city page.
Is Glynn Academy a good school?
Glynn Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Glynn County?
Besides Glynn Academy, Glynn County also operates Brunswick High School (1,951 students), Jane Macon Middle (801 students), and Sterling Elementary School (767 students). See the Glynn County district page for the complete list.
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