GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Of the 1,926 students attending Jefferson County schools, 69.9% were African American. White students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 19.4% of Jefferson County student body.
In the previous school year, African American students were also the most common group in Jefferson County, representing 70.1% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 4.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Academy | African American | 75% | 311 |
| Jefferson County High School | African American | 70% | 614 |
| Jefferson County Middle School | African American | 69% | 465 |
| Wrens Elementary School | African American | 59% | 370 |
| Carver Elementary School | African American | 89% | 166 |
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