GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Of the 3,204 students attending Banks County schools, 75.8% were white. Hispanic students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 16.4% of Banks County student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Banks County, representing 76.9% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 2.6% when compared to the previous year.
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 | Most prevalent ethnic group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks County High School | White | 82% | 835 |
| Banks County Primary School | White | 78% | 703 |
| Banks County Elementary School | White | 84% | 642 |
| Banks County Middle School | White | 83% | 640 |
| Baldwin Elementary School | Hispanic | 57% | 384 |
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