St. Simons: Schools & Education
There are 16 public schools in St. Simons. Coastal Plains Charter High School is the largest at 1,942 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 13,710 students.
- ~1,014 residents per school (vs Georgia ~772).
K-12 Schools
16 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,014 residents per school. 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (16)
| School Districts · Districts | State Charter Schools- Coastal, State Charter Schools- Coastal |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1300246, 1302400 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 16 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 13,710 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 869 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.80 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 8,613 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 62.8% |
| Schools Count | 16 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Colleges (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | College of Coastal Georgia |
| Nearest College · City | Brunswick |
| Nearest College · Phone | (912) 279-5700 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.5 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (9)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | BRUNSWICK-GLYNN COUNTY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (912) 279-3740 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 208 GLOUCESTER STREET, BRUNSWICK GA 31520 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 6.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 57.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12