Risley Middle School

590 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Risley Middle School, located at 707 Southport Pkwy in Brunswick, Georgia, is a public middle school serving students within the Glynn County School District. The school is named in honor of the historic Risley legacy in the Brunswick community, reflecting a long-standing commitment to academic and extracurricular development for local youth. It serves as a central educational hub for the area, catering to the diverse needs of middle-school-aged students as they transition from elementary to high school.

The school’s mission generally focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various sports, clubs, and arts programs, Risley Middle School aims to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares its students for future academic success. As part of the larger Glynn County educational system, it works to implement district-wide standards while maintaining its own distinct identity and community spirit in the heart of Brunswick.

590

Total Students

49.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Risley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	98
Black	186
Asian	5
Two or More	24

White
277 (46.9%)
Black
186 (31.5%)
Hispanic
98 (16.6%)
Two or More
24 (4.1%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glynn County
Phone:	(912)267-4100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	488
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 183

Grade 7 205

Grade 8 202