There were 49 Hispanic students enrolled in Wheeler County school in the 2023-24 school year, 2% less than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.
Data showed that Wheeler County welcomed 796 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 6.2% of the student body to be the third most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the three schools in Wheeler County, Wheeler County Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 21 students.
As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:15, which is better than the national average of 1:16. 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.
| School name | % of Hispanic Students | Total Hispanic Students | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler County High School | 7% | 18 | 261 |
| Wheeler County Elementary School | 6% | 21 | 354 |
| Wheeler County Middle School | 6% | 10 | 181 |
