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Greenbrier Middle School

5120 Riverwood Pkwy, Evans, GA 30809Columbia County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
845
Students
Total enrolled
$12,726
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 11% vs nat'l
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 845 students in grades 06–08 in Evans, Georgia.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,726 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Greenbrier Middle School is a large middle in Evans, Georgia, serving grades 06–08 with 845 students. The district invests $12,726 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Greenbrier Middle School

845
Total Students
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
12%
Free Lunch
48
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution423 male · 422 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility12%
National avg 52% · 99 students
Student Composition
68%
9%
13%
Asian4%
White68%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black13%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130141002366

Academic Outcomes at Greenbrier Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 77th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30809

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,726Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,726
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,599
Student Support$2,418
Administration$1,527
Operations$1,909
Other$1,273
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,726 spent per student, an estimated $5,638 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
44%
State government
45.4%
Local (property tax)
43.9%
Federal programs
10.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cedar Ridge Elementary SchoolBaker Place ElementaryGrovetown Elementary SchoolLewiston Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
Grovetown Middle SchoolColumbia Middle SchoolHarlem Middle SchoolEvans Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Grovetown High SchoolLakeside High SchoolEvans High SchoolGreenbrier High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyColumbia County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictColumbia County →
Phone: (706)650-6080
NCES ID: 130141002366
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Evans seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Columbia County
High
Grovetown High School
2,236 students · 09–12
34% FRL
High
Lakeside High School
1,940 students · 09–12
● 49 opp24% FRL
High
Evans High School
1,887 students · 09–12
● 49 opp30% FRL
High
Greenbrier High School
1,801 students · 09–12
● 49 opp12% FRL
High
Harlem High School
1,223 students · 09–12
● 37 opp33% FRL
Elem
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
1,150 students · PK–05
41% FRL
Mid
Grovetown Middle School
1,080 students · 06–08
49% FRL
Elem
Baker Place Elementary
1,005 students · PK–05
28% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5120 Riverwood Pkwy, Evans, GA 30809
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.