Richard Woods State School Superintendent | Facebook
Richard Woods State School Superintendent | Facebook
Jones-Wheat Primary School welcomed the largest number of first grade students among county schools, registering 385 students during the 2022-23 school year.
Within Decatur County schools, the highest student count was found in kindergarten, with the smallest class sizes seen in sixth grade.
Statewide, Decatur County ranked 64th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 8,335 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was ranked 62nd 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 1st Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones-Wheat Primary School | 385 | 35.3% | 1,090 |
| West Bainbridge Primary School | 232 | 28.5% | 815 |
| Spring Creek Charter Academy | 93 | 11.4% | 816 |
| Hutto Elementary School | 0 | 0% | 1,577 |
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