South Georgia Times

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

Of the 2,028 students attending Brooks County schools, 51.6% were African American. White students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 31.3% of Brooks County student body.

In the previous school year, African American students were also the most common group in Brooks County, representing 50.5% of the student body.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 0.5% 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
Brooks County High School	African American	53%	531
Brooks County Middle School	African American	56%	458
North Brooks Elementary School	White	54%	354
Delta Innovative School	African American	58%	111
Quitman Elementary School	African American	61%	574