- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130240001065
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Glynn Academy held near 1,820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 108.3 → 109.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 130240001065 · Brunswick, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,911 enr · 17.7:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Brunswick High School (1,951 students)
Glynn Academy held near 1,820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 108.3 → 109.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Glynn Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brunswick High
Brunswick High School
1,951 students
- This school
Glynn Academy
1,911 students
- Jane Macon Mid
Jane Macon Middle
801 students
- Sterling Eleme 767
Sterling Elementary School
767 students
- Satilla Marsh 752
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
752 students
- Needwood Middl 736
Needwood Middle School
736 students
What this shows Glynn Academy reports 1,911 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glynn Academy compares
Glynn Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,966
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Glynn County reports $14,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,911 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,823 (2022-23) → 1,820 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.