Wilkinson County Primary School sees 66 white students enrolled for 2024-25

Wilkinson County Primary School reported an enrollment of 66 white students for the 2024-25 school year, reflecting a 22.2% increase over the prior year, data from the Georgia Department of Education shows.

According to the data, total enrollment at Wilkinson County Primary School reached 215 students for the 2024-25 school year. White students accounted for 31% of the student population, making them the second-largest group at the school.

The primary school is part of the Wilkinson County School District, which has its central office in Irwinton.

Wilkinson County High School, one of the four schools in the district, had the largest number of white students enrolled during the 2024-25 school year, totaling 87 students.

Statewide, more than 1.7 million students enrolled in Georgia’s public schools, according to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. The highest enrollment was in elementary grades at 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by middle school at 388,733 students (22.7%), and high school at 539,092 students (31.4%).

Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools in the wake of the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, Georgia Department of Education reported. To address this, GaDOE began a statewide effort that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted support for high-need districts to encourage daily attendance.

In 2025, Georgia lawmakers approved a bill updating attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The legislation also requires new reporting and works with programs that help students earn diplomas through alternatives.

By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, which is an improvement over the national average of 15:1.

Note: Percentages listed may not equal precisely 100% due to possible gaps in available data.