GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Of the 3,452 students attending Pierce County schools, 76.2% were white. Hispanic students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 9.6% of Pierce County student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Pierce County, representing 76.6% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 1.8% when compared to the previous year.
As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. 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.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnic group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Elementary School | White | 85% | 432 |
| Pierce County High School | White | 78% | 1,003 |
| Pierce County Middle School | White | 77% | 821 |
| Midway Elementary School | White | 81% | 448 |
| Blackshear Elementary School | White | 65% | 748 |
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