For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,941 students in Washington County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Washington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
2,941 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Washington County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
18%
# Black Students
1,973 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
67%
36%
# White Students
801 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
27%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
204
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
210
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
219
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
221
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
207
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
233
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
243
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
240
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
256
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
209
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
203
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
213
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,219 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,360 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,219
$14,333
Spending / Student
$12,360
$13,458
Best Washington County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Road Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Grades: 3-5
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
T. J. Elder Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 Linton Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #33.
Washington County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 881 students
Rank: n/an/a
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Grades: PK-2
| 727 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington County School District?
Washington County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,941 students.
What is the rank of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District is ranked #165 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County School District?
67% of Washington County School District students are Black, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Washington County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,360 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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