Nathanael Greene Academy vs. Briarwood Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Student Body
School History
Overview
Nathanael Greene Academy is located in Siloam, Georgia near Lake Oconee and Greensboro, Georgia.
The school is midway between Atlanta and Augusta with immediate access to Interstate 20.
In addition, Athens and the University of Georgia and Milledgeville and Georgia College are both within 45 minutes of the school campus.
The curriculum is college prep in high school with the middle school and elementary school curriculum geared toward preparation for that level of educational instruction.
The school provides a very safe and secure learning environment and provides excellent opportunities for students in academics, athletics and additional extracurricular activities.
Briarwood Academy provides an educational experience that will enable each student to achieve the maximum in scholastic, social, moral, and spiritual growth.
Briarwood is able to accomplish this because of the excellence of the academic program, the quality and dedication of its staff, and the quality of the school environment. Briarwood Academy is a college preparatory school.
The mission of the school is to prepare average and above average students for college, technical school, and employment.
The school recognizes that educational preparation is best accomplished within a well-rounded program that includes the academics, literary, sports, and extra-curricular activities, all of which stress values, citizenship, and achievement.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1969
1970
Students Body
Total Students
97 students
426 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
3%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
4
28
Kindergarten Students
4
34
Grade 1 Students
3
34
Grade 2 Students
2
32
Grade 3 Students
3
30
Grade 4 Students
3
34
Grade 5 Students
15
30
Grade 6 Students
2
36
Grade 7 Students
5
33
Grade 8 Students
26
37
Grade 9 Students
2
26
Grade 10 Students
11
29
Grade 11 Students
9
23
Grade 12 Students
8
20
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
39 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
33%
45%
Average Class Size
13
17
Number of AP Classes
3
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:11
Average SAT score
1068
1200
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,000
$6,300
Tuition Notes
Tuition cost varies based on school grade level, i.e. pre-K, number of days per week and full-day or half-day / kindergarten and elementary grades / middle - high school.
A one time facilities fee of $500 is added for any new families registering for first grade or higher.
% on Financial Aid
15%
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
99%
70%
Admissions Director
John Arnold, Headmaster
Hannah DeMore
Admissions Associate
Susan Lindsey
Mallory Goolsby
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Beta Club, Drama, Literary Competition, Math League, Music
4H Club, Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy, Debate, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Junior National Honor Society, Literary, National Honor Society, One Act Play, Spring Musical