230 students were enrolled in 12th grade in Baldwin County schools during 2023-24 school year

Richard Woods State School Superintendent - georgia.gov
Richard Woods State School Superintendent - georgia.gov
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There were 230 12th grade students enrolled in Baldwin County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 10.5% less than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Baldwin High School was the only school in the county during the 2023-24 school year.

Within Baldwin County schools, the highest student count was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.

Statewide, Baldwin County ranked 63rd in enrollment numbers, with a total of 4,281 students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year. It was ranked 62nd the year before.

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2024 reading report for Georgia 4th graders, the racial and ethnic composition of public school students was approximately 38% Black, 36% white, 17% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 5% identifying as multiracial.

Chronic absenteeism remains a major issue in Georgia schools post-pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE launched a statewide initiative including a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted support for high-need districts to boost daily attendance.

In 2025, Georgia lawmakers passed a bill updating school attendance laws to ban expulsion solely for absenteeism. The law also adds new reporting requirements and aligns with programs that help students earn diplomas through alternative paths.

As of 2025, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1, which is better than the national average of 15:1. The state’s best ratios are found in preschool, with an average of 13:1, and in elementary and middle school grades, both at 14:1, while high schools have a higher average ratio of 16:1.

Baldwin County Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison

12th Grade Enrollment in Baldwin County Schools for 2023-24 School Year

School name # of 12th Grade Students Enrolled % of Student Body Total Enrollment
Baldwin High School 230 18.1% 1,270


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