Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Maxwell Elementary School welcomed the largest number of first grade students among county schools, registering 357 students during the 2022-23 school year.
Within McDuffie County schools, the highest student count was found in eighth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in second grade.
Statewide, McDuffie County ranked 88th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 6,211 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was also ranked 88th 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 1st Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Elementary School | 357 | 48.2% | 741 |
| Dearing Elementary School | 134 | 16.9% | 794 |
| Norris Elementary School | 0 | 0% | 602 |
| Thomson Elementary School | 0 | 0% | 577 |
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