South Georgia Times

Among the many ethnicities represented in Berrien County schools, white was the most prevalent among Berrien County students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Of the 2,917 students attending Berrien County schools, 72% were white. African American students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 12.1% of Berrien County student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Berrien County, representing 72.8% of the student body.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 1.6% when compared to the previous year.

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.

School name	Most prevalent ethnic group	% of Total Student Population	Total Enrollment
Berrien Elementary School	White	71%	656
Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center	White	88%	65
Berrien High School	White	71%	820
Berrien Primary School	White	72%	692
Berrien Middle School	White	73%	684