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Evans County schools welcomed 274 eighth grade students in 2022-23 school year

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Richard Woods State School Superintendent | Facebook

Richard Woods State School Superintendent | Facebook

There were 274 eighth grade students enrolled in Evans County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 10.2% less than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Claxton Middle School welcomed the largest number of eighth grade students among county schools, registering 252 students during the 2022-23 school year.

Within Evans County schools, the highest student count was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 11th grade.

Statewide, Evans County ranked 115th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 3,390 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was also ranked 115th 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.

Evans County Enrollment by Grade - Yearly Comparison

KindergartenGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 120501001502002503003504002021-22 school year2022-23 school year

Eighth Grade Enrollment in Evans County Schools for 2022-23 School Year

School name# of 8th Grade Students Enrolled% of Student BodyTotal Enrollment
Claxton Middle School25233.8%745
Second Chance2231%71

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