Bradwell Institute is a public high school located in Hinesville, Georgia, United States. It serves the western half of Hinesville, western Fort Stewart, Walthourville, Allenhurst, and Gumbranch. It is a part of the Liberty County School District. Its principal is Mr. Roland Van Horn.
Serving 1,900 students in grades 9-12, Bradwell Institute ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,900 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bradwell Institute's student population of 1,900 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,900 students
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Colors
Royal Blue and Gold
School Rankings
Bradwell Institute ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradwell Institute is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1540 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
59%
36%
White
13%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bradwell Institute's ranking?
Bradwell Institute is ranked #1540 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bradwell Institute often compared to?
Bradwell Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bradwell Institute?
The graduation rate of Bradwell Institute is 86%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bradwell Institute?
1,900 students attend Bradwell Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bradwell Institute students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bradwell Institute?
Bradwell Institute has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bradwell Institute offer ?
Bradwell Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bradwell Institute part of?
Bradwell Institute is part of Liberty County School District.
School Calendar
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