South Georgia Times

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

Of the 846 students attending Echols County schools, 49.4% were white. Hispanic students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 45.9% of Echols County student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Echols County, representing 48.9% of the student body.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 2.7% 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
Echols County Elementary/Middle School	White	51%	597
Echols County High School	Hispanic	46%	249