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4,099 students enrolled in Long County schools in 2022-23 school year

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GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education

GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education

There were 4,099 students enrolled in Long County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 3.3% more than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Boys made up 50.6% of the county's student body, while the other 49.4% were girls.

Data also showed that white students made up 44.8% of the student body, the largest percentage in Long County schools, followed by African American students with 26.6%, 17.5% Hispanic students, 9.9% multiracial students and 1% Asian students.

Long County High School stood out with the highest enrollment among Long County's four schools in the 2022-23 cycle, welcoming 1,185 students.

As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 1:16. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.

Enrollment in Long County Schools Over 13 Years

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Breakdown of Student Enrollment in Long County Schools

School nameTotal enrollment in 2021-22Total enrollment in 2022-23% change
Long County High School1,1221,1855.6%
Smiley Elementary School9781,0315.4%
Long County Middle School977960-1.7%
McClelland Elementary School8909233.7%

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