Berrien High School

Summary:

Berrien High School is a public high school located in Nashville, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 851 students. The school is part of the Berrien County School District, which is ranked 34th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, Berrien High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 95th and 192nd out of Georgia's high schools, with a current ranking of 143rd for the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 82.5% to 91.4% over the past five school years, generally higher than the state average. However, its performance on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course assessments is mixed, outperforming the state in some subjects but underperforming in others. Berrien High School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.24% to 45.93% over the past three school years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center within the Berrien County School District performs on par with or slightly better than Berrien High School. However, Lanier County High School and Cook High School, which are in neighboring Lanier County and Cook County districts, outperform Berrien High School. Additionally, Berrien High School's per-student spending has decreased from $9,260 in 2016-2017 to $9,025 in 2018-2019, which is lower than the state average.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 E Smith Ave
       Nashville, GA  31639


(229) 686-7428

District: Berrien County

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,025 Help


Feeder schools for Berrien High School:

Elementary:    Berrien Elementary School
    Berrien Primary School
Middle:    Berrien Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  851

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.3%
African American:
13.7%
Hispanic:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.2% Help


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Compare Details Berrien High School ranks better than 68.8% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.48. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Berrien High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berrien High School is $9,025.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Berrien High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Berrien High School 143rd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Berrien High School in the ranking list.)

Berrien County:

SchoolDigger ranks Berrien County 34th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Berrien High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.08 145th 335 56.7%
2007 62.06 120th 358 66.5%
2008 57.62 150th 370 59.5%
2009 59.49 144th 372 61.3%
2010 49.27 203rd 384 47.1%
2011 51.90 207th 402 48.5%
2012 38.34 270th 396 31.8%
2013 51.35 198th 425 53.4%
2014 51.88 192nd 425 54.8%
2015 46.65 170th 435 60.9%
2016 58.00 109th 426 74.4%
2017 53.54 122nd 420 71.0%
2018 53.20 143rd 428 66.6%
2019 50.21 165th 438 62.3%
2021 62.73 95th 410 76.8%
2022 53.69 148th 429 65.5%
2023 53.65 149th 442 66.3%
2024 58.48 143rd 458 68.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Open Quote I am not happy with the fact that my child constantly talks about what movie they watched in a class instead of what they learned in class. Also, the lack of physical education and health training in the system is disturbing. Unfortunately not sure where the fault is exactly-teachers or the politics. Things are way different now than just 20 years ago. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Berrien High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 789 789
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 791 791
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 804 804
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 675 675
1994 613 127 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1995 597 131 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 734
1996 597 131 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 734
1997 604 128 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 739
1998 630 134 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 777
1999 666 136 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 820
2000 649 154 3 13 3 n/a n/a 0 822
2001 668 150 5 13 3 n/a n/a 0 839
2002 672 150 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 835
2003 672 150 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 835
2004 701 134 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 852
2005 716 136 2 16 0 n/a n/a 1 871
2006 673 131 1 24 0 n/a n/a 3 832
2007 702 143 2 26 0 n/a n/a 6 879
2008 696 131 4 29 0 n/a n/a 4 864
2009 679 132 9 29 3 n/a n/a 8 860
2010 648 141 0 46 3 6 0 0 844
2011 647 117 2 54 2 3 2 0 827
2012 642 102 3 59 2 2 7 0 817
2013 601 106 4 61 1 0 8 0 781
2014 631 86 4 65 1 0 11 0 798
2015 616 105 8 67 0 0 14 0 810
2016 609 99 5 70 1 0 13 0 797
2017 607 92 4 77 2 0 15 0 797
2018 596 105 4 67 3 0 21 0 796
2019 593 104 4 76 5 0 22 0 804
2020 613 103 6 84 3 0 26 0 835
2021 603 105 5 85 2 0 23 0 823
2022 618 122 3 82 1 0 19 0 845
2023 607 117 6 95 1 0 25 0 851

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Berrien High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 789 49.0 16.1 16.1
1991 791 53.0 14.9 18.7
1992 804 52.0 15.4 10.8
1993 675 45.0 15.0 19.1
1994 743 51.0 14.6 23.7
1995 734 46.9 15.7 28.6
1996 734 46.9 15.7 28.6
1997 739 46.8 15.8 36
1998 777 46.3 16.8 22
1999 820 45.6 18.0 30.4
2000 822 45.9 17.9 31.9
2001 839 48.9 17.2 40.8
2002 835 50.1 16.7 47.2
2003 835 50.1 16.7 47.2
2004 852 47.8 17.8 44.4
2005 871 51.5 16.9 43.6
2006 832 49.3 16.9 49.9
2007 879 53.7 16.4 51.5
2008 864 57.6 15.0 50.1
2009 860 56.6 15.2 58.1
2010 844 55.7 15.1 64.6
2011 827 54.0 15.3 65.4
2012 817 51.6 15.8 59.2
2013 781 52.0 15.0 60.6
2014 798 53.0 15.0 60
2015 810 54.0 15.0 83.5
2016 797 54.0 14.7 83.6
2017 797 52.2 15.2 83.6
2018 796 52.1 15.2 83.5
2019 804 54.4 14.7 83.5
2020 835 54.8 15.2 51.1
2021 823 53.1 15.4 45.9
2022 845 58.0 14.5 n/a
2023 851 58.7 14.4 43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Berrien High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 789 49.0 16.1 16.1
1991 791 53.0 14.9 18.7
1992 804 52.0 15.4 10.8
1993 675 45.0 15.0 19.1
1994 743 51.0 14.6 23.7
1995 734 46.9 15.7 28.6
1996 734 46.9 15.7 28.6
1997 739 46.8 15.8 36
1998 777 46.3 16.8 22
1999 820 45.6 18.0 30.4
2000 822 45.9 17.9 31.9
2001 839 48.9 17.2 40.8
2002 835 50.1 16.7 47.2
2003 835 50.1 16.7 47.2
2004 852 47.8 17.8 44.4
2005 871 51.5 16.9 43.6
2006 832 49.3 16.9 49.9
2007 879 53.7 16.4 51.5
2008 864 57.6 15.0 50.1
2009 860 56.6 15.2 58.1
2010 844 55.7 15.1 64.6
2011 827 54.0 15.3 65.4
2012 817 51.6 15.8 59.2
2013 781 52.0 15.0 60.6
2014 798 53.0 15.0 60
2015 810 54.0 15.0 83.5
2016 797 54.0 14.7 83.6
2017 797 52.2 15.2 83.6
2018 796 52.1 15.2 83.5
2019 804 54.4 14.7 83.5
2020 835 54.8 15.2 51.1
2021 823 53.1 15.4 45.9
2022 845 58.0 14.5 n/a
2023 851 58.7 14.4 43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Berrien High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $630 (6.8%) $8,630 (93.2%) $9,260
2018 $547 (6.0%) $8,504 (94.0%) $9,051
2019 $479 (5.3%) $8,546 (94.7%) $9,025

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berrien High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 165th of 438 High schoolsRanks 149th of 442 High schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Berrien High School)57.635.6
 22%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Berrien County)57.635
 22.6%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Berrien High School)31.918.8
 13.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Berrien County)37.827.6
 10.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Berrien High School)41.758.4
 16.7%
   End of Course Biology (Berrien County)41.156.5
 15.4%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Berrien High School)6041.1
 18.9%
   End of Course United States History (Berrien County)52.341.8
 10.5%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students804851
 5.8%
African American104117
 12.5%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic7695
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White593607
 2.4%
Two or More Races2225
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.5%43.2%
 40.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Berrien High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 851 students attended Berrien High School.

Berrien High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Berrien Elementary School
Elementary : Berrien Primary School
Middle : Berrien Middle School

Students at Berrien High School are 71% White, 14% African American, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Berrien High School ranks 143rd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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