Central Georgia News

Among the many ethnicities represented in Washington County schools, African American was the most prevalent among Washington County students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the 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