Georgia Schools
There are 2,322 public schools in Georgia distributed in 241 school districts. A total of 1,742,726 students attend Georgia schools and 113,171 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 1,312 elementary, 477 middle, 452 high schools, and 81 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 595 private schools are serving students in Georgia.
| Number of District | 241 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 2,322 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 1,312 schools / 824,868 students |
| Middle | 477 schools / 379,446 students |
| High | 452 schools / 489,832 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 81 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 2,073 schools |
| Charter | 96 schools |
| Magnet | 128 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 25 schools |
Georgia Department of Education
Georgia School Districts
In Georgia, 241 school districts are serving their students in 2,322 schools. Gwinnett County School District is the largest district with 139 schools and 178,994 students.
52 Gwinnett Dr, Lawrenceville, GA
514 Glover Street, Marietta, GA
3770 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA
786 Cleveland Avenue. SW, Atlanta, GA
1058 Fifth Avenue, Jonesboro, GA
Student Population
A total of 1,730,015 students are attending Georgia schools. By gender, there are 883,306 (51.1%) male and 846,709 (51.1%) female students in GA schools.
By race/ethnicity, 693,181 White (40.1%), 635,900 Black (36.8%), and 72,032 Asian (4.2%) students are attending Georgia schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 77 percent of students in fourth grade and 67 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 63 percent of students in fourth grade and 72 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 77% | 36% | 67% | 31% |
| Reading | 63% | 32% | 72% | 32% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Georgia schools, total 107,556 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 4,864 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 102,067 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 107,556 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 20,862 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 30,494 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 95,350 | |
| International BS program | 4,864 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 102,067 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 113,171 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Georgia and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 95.5% of teachers are certified. 91.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 113,171 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 108,051 | 95.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5,126 | 4.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6,859 | 6.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2,765 | 2.4% |
| School counselors | 3,658 | Students per counselor: 476 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1,211 | - |
| Security guards | 232 | - |
| Nurses | 1,455 | - |
| Psychologists | 332 | - |
| Social workers | 289 | - |
Public Schools in Georgia
In Georgia, 2,322 public schools are serving 1,742,726 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Georgia
595 private schools are serving students in Georgia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.