GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Among the 15,770 students attending Walton County schools, 58.6% were white. African American students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 23.5% of Walton County student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common ethnicity in Walton County School Districts, representing 60.4% of the student body.
Walton County School District had the most even distribution of races among county school districts, which included 57% of white students, 24% of African American students, 12% of Hispanic students, and 2% of Asian students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased 1.3% when compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Walton County.
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.
| District | Most prevalent ethnicity | % of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton County School District | White | 57% | 13,949 |
| Social Circle City School District | White | 71% | 1,821 |
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