South Georgia Times

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

Of the 786 students attending Montgomery County schools, 46.9% were white. African American students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 29.9% of Montgomery County student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Montgomery County, representing 46.9% of the student body.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 12% 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
Montgomery County Middle School	White	46%	132
Montgomery County Elementary School	White	47%	385
Montgomery County High School	White	48%	269