Elementary Schools in Berrien County

The Berrien County School District in Georgia is home to two high-performing elementary schools: Berrien Primary School (grades PK-2) and Berrien Elementary School (grades 3-5). Despite serving a student population with high poverty levels, these schools have consistently demonstrated strong academic achievement, with Berrien Elementary School ranking in the top 25-30% of Georgia elementary schools over the past three years.

Both Berrien Primary School and Berrien Elementary School have impressive metrics. Berrien Primary School has an enrollment of 813 students, while Berrien Elementary School has 653 students. The schools have similar high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 83.39% and 83.46%, respectively. In terms of spending per student, Berrien Primary School allocates $9,362 per student, slightly higher than the $8,489 per student at Berrien Elementary School. The student-teacher ratios are also comparable, with 14.8 students per teacher at Berrien Primary School and 15.6 students per teacher at Berrien Elementary School.

The Berrien County School District as a whole is ranked 34 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. This strong district performance is reflected in the academic achievements of Berrien Elementary School, which has consistently ranked in the top 25-30% of Georgia elementary schools, demonstrating the district's commitment to providing a quality education to its students despite the challenges of a high-poverty population.