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Bradwell Institute

Summary:

Bradwell Institute is a public high school in Hinesville, Georgia, serving 1,755 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Liberty County School District, which is ranked 132 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bradwell Institute has seen fluctuating performance over the past decade, with its statewide ranking ranging from 173 to 329. While the school's four-year graduation rate of 90.5% in 2021-2022 is higher than the 89.2% rate at Liberty County High School, its proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are consistently lower than the state averages across all subject areas. Compared to the nearby Richmond Hill High School, which significantly outperforms Bradwell Institute and the Liberty County district, the school's academic achievement is a concern.

Bradwell Institute has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.91% to 67.98% over the past three years, which is higher than the 60.17% rate at Liberty County High School. This, coupled with the school's lower test scores, suggests that Bradwell Institute may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could present unique challenges. Additionally, the school's higher student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 Pafford St
       Hinesville, GA  31313

(912) 876-6121

District: Liberty County

SchoolDigger Rank:
309th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,209 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  1,888

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.7%
Hispanic:
15.6%
White:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bradwell Institute ranks worse than 67.5% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.25. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bradwell Institute who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bradwell Institute is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (59.7%), Hispanic (15.6%), White (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bradwell Institute is 20.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bradwell Institute is $9,209.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bradwell Institute was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bradwell Institute 309th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Bradwell Institute in the ranking list.)

Liberty County:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty County 132nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bradwell Institute

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.69 190th 335 43.3%
2007 44.70 212th 358 40.8%
2008 44.49 227th 370 38.6%
2009 52.42 196th 372 47.3%
2010 44.98 223rd 384 41.9%
2011 54.52 185th 402 54.0%
2012 57.73 158th 396 60.1%
2013 52.14 193rd 425 54.6%
2014 54.02 173rd 425 59.3%
2015 41.71 203rd 435 53.3%
2016 40.41 215th 426 49.5%
2017 41.89 195th 420 53.6%
2018 41.68 210th 428 50.9%
2019 39.29 227th 438 48.2%
2021 42.89 192nd 410 53.2%
2022 21.24 329th 429 23.3%
2023 36.08 257th 442 41.9%
2024 28.25 309th 458 32.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Bradwell Institute Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Saturday, February 11, 2023

Open Quote Bradwell Institute sucks at discipline, and that overshadows everything else.
The district puts a lot of pressure on the school to limit number of referrals... as a result a lot of bad behavior is swept under the rug. Only problem is bad behavior escalates if it is not addressed. Administrators don't support teachers and students know it. As a result, students are often rude and outright defiant. Students wander the halls constantly instead of going to class, or play on their phones instead of doing work. Fights break out all the time and students do drugs in the bathrooms.
It's a shame, because there are a lot of good kids who deserve a quality education... Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, January 29, 2017

Open Quote Absolutely horrible school. The teacher spend more time breaking up fights with the wanna be gang members then teaching. The teachers do not teach at all. My neighbors son goes to bradwell with my son. My sons friend was telling us about how he does not have to turn any of his work in on time and still gets 100 credit on it and that his teacher doesn't even grade them. He said she just takes the picture and gives him a 100. So I had my son not turn in a assignment. Then I had him answer all the questions wrong and turn it in a week late. When he turned it in the teacher gave him a 100. She didn't even look at it.

This school is the worst school I have ever seen. I am pulling my son out after this year. Close Quote


by a student
Friday, March 11, 2016

Open Quote The academics are relatively advanced. For the most part, the sports program is decent. What we lack in athleticism we make up for with our academics. Many of the teachers are friendly and ready to help. The school can be strict about certain things, such as dress code, but if you obey the rules (and code of conduct) you should be fine. The school really focuses on safety and being college ready. The school is continually- albeit slowly- getting better. Close Quote


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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Open Quote MY DAUGHTER GOT DETENTION FOR HER BELT...SHE WORE THAT BELT AT LIBERTY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 1.5 YEARS SHE WAS THERE, THEN WE MOVED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF HINESVILLE AND SHE HAD TO GO TO BRADWELL STILL USING THE SAME BELT, NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE IS A PROBLEM AND WE DID NOT GET A WARNING OR ANYTHING, SOME OF US AS PARENTS HAVE JOBS AND OTHER KIDS TO DEAL WITH AND WHEN STUPID THINGS LIKE THIS COME UP WE HAVE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR OUR CHILD, BUT MY ISSUE IS THE BELT, NOW THAT BARDWELL HAD A PRINCIPLE THAT CAME FROM ELEMENTRY NOW HE WANTS ALL THESES CHANGES AND I WILL NOT HAPPEN OVER NIGHT. I DID NOT EVEN KNOW THERE WOULD BE A NEW PRINCIPLE FOR BRADWELL, IT WAS A SHOCKER. BUT DETENTION OVER A BELT THAT SHE HAD WORN FOR TWO YEARS IS AWFUL!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bradwell Institute

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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 2019 2019
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2122 2122
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1923 1923
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1871 1871
1994 748 907 48 111 9 n/a n/a 0 1823
1995 617 956 44 139 8 n/a n/a 0 1764
1996 617 956 44 139 8 n/a n/a 0 1764
1997 596 980 47 140 10 n/a n/a 0 1773
1998 556 1053 54 132 6 n/a n/a 0 1801
1999 564 1136 57 136 8 n/a n/a 0 1901
2000 551 1112 54 123 10 n/a n/a 0 1850
2001 556 1160 38 127 5 n/a n/a 0 1886
2002 573 1243 49 125 7 n/a n/a 0 1997
2003 573 1243 49 125 7 n/a n/a 0 1997
2004 547 1231 47 144 7 n/a n/a 0 1976
2005 453 1116 42 144 4 n/a n/a 127 1886
2006 465 1140 44 157 2 n/a n/a 123 1931
2007 432 1104 41 147 2 n/a n/a 138 1864
2008 447 1115 33 145 6 n/a n/a 134 1880
2009 461 1141 36 146 8 n/a n/a 143 1935
2010 526 1007 43 191 7 6 88 0 1868
2011 478 998 46 215 6 6 96 0 1845
2012 437 962 39 196 8 9 106 0 1757
2013 377 927 42 193 12 13 114 0 1678
2014 374 977 48 181 9 14 106 0 1709
2015 355 954 40 201 6 16 121 0 1693
2016 376 934 32 209 5 13 114 0 1683
2017 351 940 22 217 8 12 113 0 1663
2018 342 945 21 218 4 12 128 0 1670
2019 307 899 25 231 4 12 133 0 1611
2020 282 924 24 242 5 16 139 0 1632
2021 292 906 19 243 7 18 147 0 1632
2022 262 965 21 279 6 21 135 0 1689
2023 240 1042 24 277 4 17 151 0 1755
2024 265 1128 19 295 1 10 170 0 1888

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 Bradwell Institute

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2019 108.0 18.6 18.3
1991 2122 113.0 18.7 16.7
1992 1923 111.0 17.3 15.3
1993 1871 95.0 19.7 20.2
1994 1823 100.1 18.2 22.1
1995 1764 93.9 18.8 25.2
1996 1764 93.9 18.8 25.2
1997 1773 92.1 19.3 33.9
1998 1801 89.7 20.1 31.5
1999 1901 92.3 20.6 32.8
2000 1850 96.0 19.3 33.4
2001 1886 105.2 17.9 33.4
2002 1997 116.2 17.2 32.5
2003 1997 116.2 17.2 32.5
2004 1976 116.8 16.9 35.4
2005 1886 116.2 16.2 47
2006 1931 105.7 18.3 50.7
2007 1864 112.2 16.6 49.9
2008 1880 113.0 16.6 58.5
2009 1935 104.4 18.5 55.9
2010 1868 108.6 17.2 54.6
2011 1845 96.8 19.0 57.4
2012 1757 97.3 18.0 61.6
2013 1678 84.1 19.9 66.4
2014 1709 84.3 20.2 66.8
2015 1693 89.0 19.0 67.5
2016 1683 86.0 19.5 63.8
2017 1663 76.7 21.6 63.6
2018 1670 80.0 20.8 64.7
2019 1611 81.5 19.7 66.5
2020 1632 94.3 17.3 67.3
2021 1632 89.1 18.3 60.9
2022 1689 93.8 18.0 n/a
2023 1755 90.1 19.4 68
2024 1888 93.2 20.2 77.5

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 Bradwell Institute

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2019 108.0 18.6 18.3
1991 2122 113.0 18.7 16.7
1992 1923 111.0 17.3 15.3
1993 1871 95.0 19.7 20.2
1994 1823 100.1 18.2 22.1
1995 1764 93.9 18.8 25.2
1996 1764 93.9 18.8 25.2
1997 1773 92.1 19.3 33.9
1998 1801 89.7 20.1 31.5
1999 1901 92.3 20.6 32.8
2000 1850 96.0 19.3 33.4
2001 1886 105.2 17.9 33.4
2002 1997 116.2 17.2 32.5
2003 1997 116.2 17.2 32.5
2004 1976 116.8 16.9 35.4
2005 1886 116.2 16.2 47
2006 1931 105.7 18.3 50.7
2007 1864 112.2 16.6 49.9
2008 1880 113.0 16.6 58.5
2009 1935 104.4 18.5 55.9
2010 1868 108.6 17.2 54.6
2011 1845 96.8 19.0 57.4
2012 1757 97.3 18.0 61.6
2013 1678 84.1 19.9 66.4
2014 1709 84.3 20.2 66.8
2015 1693 89.0 19.0 67.5
2016 1683 86.0 19.5 63.8
2017 1663 76.7 21.6 63.6
2018 1670 80.0 20.8 64.7
2019 1611 81.5 19.7 66.5
2020 1632 94.3 17.3 67.3
2021 1632 89.1 18.3 60.9
2022 1689 93.8 18.0 n/a
2023 1755 90.1 19.4 68
2024 1888 93.2 20.2 77.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bradwell Institute

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $473 (5.9%) $7,529 (94.1%) $8,002
2018 $458 (5.2%) $8,273 (94.8%) $8,731
2019 $435 (4.7%) $8,774 (95.3%) $9,209

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bradwell Institute

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 227th of 438 High schoolsRanks 257th of 442 High schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Bradwell Institute)32.332.1
 0.2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Liberty County)32.431.2
 1.2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bradwell Institute)33.514.9
 18.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Liberty County)38.521.6
 16.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Bradwell Institute)4334.9
 8.1%
   End of Course Biology (Liberty County)4336.6
 6.4%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Bradwell Institute)24.635.9
 11.3%
   End of Course United States History (Liberty County)30.537.4
 6.9%
   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 Students16111755
 8.9%
African American8991042
 15.9%
American Indian44
Asian2524
 4%
Hispanic231277
 19.9%
Pacific Islander1217
 41.7%
White307240
 21.8%
Two or More Races133151
 13.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.5%68%
 1.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bradwell Institute

Students at Bradwell Institute are 60% African American, 16% Hispanic, 14% White, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Bradwell Institute ranks 309th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,888 students attended Bradwell Institute.

Bradwell Institute is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Button Gwinnett Elementary School
Elementary : Lyman Hall Elementary School
Elementary : Taylors Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Waldo Pafford Elementary School
Middle : Lewis Frasier Middle School
Middle : Snelson-Golden Middle School


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