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Wheeler County Schools: Wheeler County Elementary School welcomed most students in 2022-23 school year

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Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov

Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov

Wheeler County Elementary School had the highest enrollment among Wheeler County schools, welcoming 353 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2022-23 school year, 52% of them were female, and 48% were male.

Data also showed that most of the students were white, representing 56% of the Wheeler County Elementary School total enrollment.

Among the three schools in Wheeler County, Wheeler County High School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 257 students, while Wheeler County Middle School welcomed 203 students to be ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.

Wheeler County Elementary School is part of Wheeler County School District, which generally encompasses schools within Wheeler County, with its main office in Alamo.

In the previous school year, Wheeler County Elementary School also had the highest number of students among Wheeler County schools.

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.

Enrollment in Wheeler County Over 13 Years

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Enrollment Demographics in Wheeler County Schools During 2022-23 School Year

SchoolCityTotal School Enrollment
Wheeler County Elementary SchoolAlamo353
Wheeler County High SchoolAlamo257
Wheeler County Middle SchoolAlamo203

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