Page 24 - The Anchor

Education

with a HEART

eachers and students join in making the
classrooms of the Golden Isles havens of

learning. Public schools second to none,
leading private schools, and higher education

T all boost the coastal economy and lifestyle.

The robust pre-kindergarten to 12th-grade public school
GLYNN COUNT Y SCHOOLS
system seeks to:
Glynn County Schools is comprised
• create 21st century learning environments that offer
of 10 elementary schools, four middle
opportunities for all students to pursue higher education
schools, and two high schools. It
and develop skills that meet workforce needs.
Glynn County also operates or contributes to other
Schools • produce informed, conscientious, and productive
programs such as a night school for
citizens who give back to their community.
nontraditional students seeking a diploma, an academy

for students with profound special needs, prekindergarten The Cognia-accredited school system is led by the
programs, and the Golden Isles College and Career Glynn County Board of Education and Superintendent Scott
Academy, a charter school focused on developing Spence. Its more than 13,000 students have earned a College
skills to prepare students for the 21st century workforce and Career Ready Performance Index score of 83.7, eclipsing

and post-secondary education. the state average of 77.1. The graduation rate of 96.5 percent

18 Brunswick-Golden Isles Community Magazine • The Anchor • BrunswickGoldenislesChamber.com