GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Of the 1,548 students attending Charlton County schools, 61.2% were white. African American students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 28% of Charlton County student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Charlton County, representing 61.1% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 3.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Elementary School | White | 94% | 178 |
| Bethune Middle School | White | 57% | 551 |
| Charlton County High School | White | 58% | 427 |
| Folkston Elementary School | White | 56% | 392 |
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