Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Jesup Elementary School welcomed the largest number of fifth grade students among county schools, registering 204 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.
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 | # of 5th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesup Elementary School | 204 | 16.4% | 1,246 |
| Bacon Elementary School | 178 | 16.7% | 1,069 |
| Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School | 144 | 13.6% | 1,061 |
| Odum Elementary School | 113 | 15.7% | 720 |
| Screven Elementary School | 74 | 19.4% | 381 |
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