For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,098 students in Berrien County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Berrien County, GA are Berrien Elementary School, Berrien Middle School and Berrien High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berrien County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Berrien County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Berrien County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berrien Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 Middle School Cir
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2939
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2939
Grades: 3-5
| 667 students
Rank: #22.
Berrien Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Tifton Hwy
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2021
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2021
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #33.
Berrien High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Smith Ave
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7428
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7428
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #44.
Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1015 Exum Rd
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6576
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6576
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
1427 N Davis St
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7438
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7438
Grades: PK-2
| 815 students
Berrien County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Berrien-cook Counties Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
500 East Smith Avenue
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6252
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Berrien County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Berrien County, GA include Berrien Elementary School, Berrien Middle School and Berrien High School.
How many public schools are located in Berrien County?
5 public schools are located in Berrien County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien County?
Berrien County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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