GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Among the 1,711 students attending Evans County schools, 35% were African American, and 35% were white. Hispanic students were the third most common ethnicity, making up 25.9% of Evans County student body.
In the previous school year, white students were the most common ethnicity in Evans County School District, representing 35% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped 0.1% when compared to the previous year.
Evans County School District, the only school district in the county, has a main office in Claxton.
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.
| District | Most prevalent ethnicity | % of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans County School District | African American | 35% | 1,711 |
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