For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,914 students in Glynn County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Glynn County, GA are Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate, Glynn Middle School and Jane Macon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glynn County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Glynn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Glynn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2900 Albany St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-3700
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-3700
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Glynn Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Lanier Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4150
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #33.
Jane Macon Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Mckenzie Dr
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 265-3337
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 265-3337
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #44.
Needwood Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
669 Harry Driggers Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 261-4488
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 261-4488
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #55.
Risley Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 Southport Pkwy
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 267-4100
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 267-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Glynn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coastal Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2 Ross Rd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 395-5440
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 395-5440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Coastal Academy Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2 Ross Rd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 554-0153
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 554-0153
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Faces-prek (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1900 Lee St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4229
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4229
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jackson Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1405 H St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4100
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leaps And Bounds Facility (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1313 Egmont St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4100
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2900 Albany St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4160
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4160
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Risley Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1800 Albany St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4165
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4165
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southside Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1410 I St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4225
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4225
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Glynn County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Glynn County, GA include Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate, Glynn Middle School and Jane Macon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Glynn County?
5 public middle schools are located in Glynn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Glynn County?
Glynn County public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Glynn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Glynn County include: Risley Middle School vs. Glynn Middle School, Needwood Middle School vs. Jane Macon Middle School, Jane Macon Middle School vs. Needwood Middle School
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