For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,827 students in Washington County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Washington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
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This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
2,827 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Washington County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#177 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
18%
# Black Students
1,923 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
68%
36%
# White Students
728 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
26%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
101 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
# Students in PK Grade:
69
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
179
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
201
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
197
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
221
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
217
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
197
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
228
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
237
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
245
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
242
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
204
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
205
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
The revenue/student of $14,792 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,859 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,792
$14,266
Spending / Student
$12,859
$13,395
Best Washington County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Grades: 3-5
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
T. J. Elder Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
902 Linton Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Road Primary School
Magnet School
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Grades: PK-2
| 646 students
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How many schools belong to Washington County School District?
Washington County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,827 students.
What is the rank of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District is ranked #180 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County School District?
68% of Washington County School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Washington County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,859 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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