Richard Woods State School Superintendent | Facebook
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Blackshear Elementary School welcomed the largest number of kindergarten students among county schools, registering 264 students during the 2022-23 school year.
Within Pierce County schools, the highest student count was found in eighth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.
Statewide, Pierce County ranked 78th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 6,947 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was ranked 81st 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 Kindergarten Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackshear Elementary School | 264 | 17.6% | 1,501 |
| Patterson Elementary School | 159 | 18.4% | 864 |
| Midway Elementary School | 149 | 16.7% | 894 |
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