GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Of the 2,446 students attending Bleckley County schools, 69.2% were white. African American students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 23.8% of Bleckley County student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Bleckley County, representing 69% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 2.5% when compared to the previous year.
While enrollment in Georgia inches closer to pre-pandemic levels, chronic absenteeism remains a serious challenge. In 2023, a significant portion of students (23%) missed 10% or more of their classes. Although this is slightly better than the peak of 25% in 2022, it's still nearly double the pre-pandemic rate of 13% recorded in 2019.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnic group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleckley County Primary School | White | 72% | 608 |
| Bleckley County Success Academy | White | 53% | 74 |
| Bleckley County High School | White | 69% | 654 |
| Bleckley County Elementary School | White | 68% | 559 |
| Bleckley Middle School | White | 70% | 551 |
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