SW Georgia News

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

Of the 1,101 students attending Randolph County schools, 64.2% were African American. White students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 30.1% of Randolph County student body.

In the previous school year, African American students were also the most common group in Randolph County, representing 67.2% of the student body.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 6.7% 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.

School name	Most prevalent ethnic group	% of Total Student Population	Total Enrollment
Randolph Clay High School	African American	97%	232
Randolph Clay Middle School	African American	96%	141
Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy	White	71%	456
Randolph County Elementary School	African American	96%	272