GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Of the 247 students attending Webster County schools, 51.4% were African American. White students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 35.6% of Webster County student body.
In the previous school year, African American students were also the most common group in Webster County, representing 47.4% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 5.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County High School | African American | 59% | 71 |
| Webster County Elementary/Middle School | African American | 49% | 176 |
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