Central Georgia News

There were 374 third grade students enrolled in Dodge County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 13.4% less than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

South Dodge Elementary School welcomed the largest number of third grade students among county schools, registering 206 students during the 2022-23 school year.

Within Dodge County schools, the highest student count was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in second grade.

Statewide, Dodge County ranked 99th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 5,383 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was also ranked 99th the year before.

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	# of 3rd Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
South Dodge Elementary School	206	17.9%	1,152
North Dodge Elementary School	168	14.1%	1,193