Coastal GA News

There were 1,369 third grade students enrolled in Camden County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 7.8% less than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Matilda Harris Elementary School welcomed the largest number of third grade students among county schools, registering 198 students during the 2022-23 school year.

Within Camden County schools, the highest student count was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.

Statewide, Camden County ranked 40th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 18,413 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was ranked 41st 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
Matilda Harris Elementary School	198	15.6%	1,268
Saint Marys Elementary School	180	16%	1,122
Sugarmill Elementary School	179	14.2%	1,264
Crooked River Elementary School	171	14.3%	1,192
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School	159	19.1%	832
David L. Rainer Elementary School	156	16.1%	969
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School	143	16.8%	849
Woodbine Elementary School	96	15.1%	636
Kingsland Elementary School	87	12.7%	684