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Greene County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2022-23 school year?

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GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education

GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education

Among the many ethnicities represented in Greene County schools, African American was the most prevalent among Greene County students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Of the 2,282 students attending Greene County schools, 38.8% were African American. White students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 38.6% of Greene County student body.

In the previous school year, African American students were also the most common group in Greene County, representing 42.4% of the student body.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 3.7% 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.

Ethnicities in Greene County in 2022-23 School Year

African American [38.8%]White [38.6%]Hispanic [16.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.3%]

Greene County Students' Most Prevalent Ethnicity by School in 2022-23 School Year

School nameMost prevalent ethnic group% of Total Student PopulationTotal Enrollment
Greene County High SchoolAfrican American71%410
Greene County Primary SchoolAfrican American56%405
Lake Oconee CharterWhite69%791
Anita White Carson Middle SchoolAfrican American65%405
Lake Oconee Charter High SchoolWhite75%271

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