Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Bacon Elementary School welcomed the largest number of second grade students among county schools, registering 201 students during the 2022-23 school year.
Within Wayne County schools, the highest student count was found in eighth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.
Statewide, Wayne County ranked 59th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 9,789 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was also ranked 59th 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 2nd Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Elementary School | 201 | 18.8% | 1,069 |
| Jesup Elementary School | 185 | 14.8% | 1,246 |
| Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School | 174 | 16.4% | 1,061 |
| Odum Elementary School | 106 | 14.7% | 720 |
| Screven Elementary School | 57 | 15% | 381 |
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