Top Rankings
Berrien County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,098 students in Berrien County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Berrien County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
3,098 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berrien County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
19%
% Black
12%
36%
% White
71%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,526 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,909 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,526
$14,305
Spending / Student
$10,909
$13,431
Best Berrien County School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berrien County School District?
Berrien County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,098 students.
What is the rank of Berrien County School District?
Berrien County School District is ranked #34 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien County School District?
71% of Berrien County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berrien County School District?
Berrien County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Berrien County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,909 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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