GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Of the 2,725 students attending Washington County schools, 67.9% were African American. White students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 25.8% of Washington County student body.
In the previous school year, African American students were also the most common group in Washington County, representing 67.1% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 3.6% when compared to the previous year.
As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnic group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. J. Elder Middle School | African American | 69% | 661 |
| Ridge Road Elementary School | African American | 69% | 614 |
| Ridge Road Primary School | African American | 67% | 570 |
| Washington County High School | African American | 67% | 880 |
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