SE Georgia News

There were 689 first grade students enrolled in Long County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 7% more than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Smiley Elementary School was the only school in the county to welcome first grade students during the 2022-23 school year.

Within Long County schools, the highest student count was found in kindergarten, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.

Statewide, Long County ranked 65th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 8,227 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was ranked 68th 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 1st Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Smiley Elementary School	689	33.2%	2,074
McClelland Elementary School	0	0%	1,854