Bryan County, GA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Bryan County

Bryan County Schools serves a growing and increasingly diverse suburban population across pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district maintains a meaningful presence in the communities of Richmond Hill, Pembroke, and Ellabell, with housing values and rental costs reflecting the area's attractiveness to families relocating to the broader Savannah region. The district's academic performance shows uneven proficiency across subjects and grade levels, with particular weakness in middle-grade foundational skills.

In mathematics, proficiency ranges from a low point at sixth and seventh grade to stronger performance in fourth grade. Science results are mixed: fifth-grade proficiency runs substantially higher, but eighth-grade performance drops sharply below that benchmark. English language arts proficiency across elementary and middle grades stays in the low to mid range, with no grade performing above a moderate threshold. Eighth-grade social studies proficiency reaches into the upper-middle band. The data reflects a district where some cohorts perform better than others, and where transition years into middle school appear to correspond with measurable dips in achievement. State testing data does not cover high school, so the picture of secondary academic readiness relies on what families may gather from individual schools' programs and offerings.

The district's student body is majority white, with a meaningful Black population and a growing Hispanic enrollment. Asian enrollment is also present. No data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility or special education and English learner rates was available, so prospective families may want to request that information directly from the district to understand support structures for students with diverse academic needs.

Bryan County has experienced rapid residential growth, particularly in the South Bryan area around Richmond Hill. A new Richmond Hill High School opened in August of 2025 near the Belfast Keller area, intended to serve this expanding southern corridor. That expansion effort reflects the district's response to demographic pressure, though the capital pipeline has faced setbacks. In March 2025, voters narrowly rejected a referendum that would have funded additional school capacity, new elementary buildings, and other infrastructure. The narrow margin—just a handful of votes—suggests mixed sentiment among taxpayers about funding levels, a dynamic worth understanding for families considering a long-term commitment to the area.

Property tax policy shifted in favor of homeowners in 2025. After initially voting to opt out of Georgia's new Floating Homestead Exemption, which caps annual property tax increases at inflation, the school board reversed course in April 2025 following passage of state legislation that gave participating districts a sales-tax break on construction materials. Families purchasing homes in Bryan County now benefit from the capped assessment-value increases, a material long-term cost advantage compared to districts that did not participate.

Housing in the district ranges across three main postal codes. Richmond Hill property values sit above the district average; Pembroke is more modest; and Ellabell falls between them. Rental availability is concentrated in Richmond Hill. The area's affordability for purchase sits roughly in line with national benchmarks, though mortgage and rent costs together consume a meaningful share of median household income. The district's enrollment is substantial, with roughly equal representation across grade levels, supporting a full span of schools from primary through high school.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

10,500

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 12%

Black 15%

White 62%

Asian 4%

Two+ 7%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

10 schools are officially reported under this district.

Richmond Hill Primary School

Richmond Hill High School

Bryan County Elementary School

Richmond Hill Middle School

Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School

Richmond Hill Elementary School

Bryan County Middle School

Bryan County High School

McAllister Elementary School

Frances Meeks Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

61%

Grade 3

73%

Grade 4

65%

Grade 5

55%

Grade 6

51%

Grade 7

61%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

48%

Grade 3

59%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 5

57%

Grade 6

53%

Grade 7

55%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

69%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

57%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$360,865

Year-over-year change-0.4%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$284K to $426K

vs. state typical1.08x

vs. national typical0.98x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
31324	Richmond Hill	$426K	-1.6%	47.8%
31321	Pembroke	$284K	+1.0%	26.9%
31308	Ellabell	$319K	+0.3%	25.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,214/mo

Year-over-year change+1.6%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
31324	Richmond Hill	$2,214	+1.6%	47.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,821/mo

Home price / national median income4.3x

Annual rent / national median income31.7%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$393/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$333,559 (-1.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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