Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Southside Elementary School welcomed the largest number of third grade students among county schools, registering 171 students during the 2022-23 school year.
Within Grady County schools, the highest student count was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.
Statewide, Grady County ranked 63rd in enrollment numbers, with a total of 8,370 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was also ranked 63rd the year before.
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 | # of 3rd Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Elementary School | 171 | 17.8% | 958 |
| Eastside Elementary School | 162 | 15.3% | 1,061 |
| Northside Elementary School | 118 | 17% | 693 |
| Shiver Elementary School | 94 | 10.4% | 907 |
| Whigham Elementary School | 86 | 10.2% | 842 |
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