South Georgia Times

There were 305 third grade students enrolled in Brooks County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 12.6% less than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Quitman Elementary School welcomed the largest number of third grade students among county schools, registering 198 students during the 2022-23 school year.

Within Brooks County schools, the highest student count was found in 10th grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.

Statewide, Brooks County ranked 109th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 4,048 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was ranked 112th the year before.

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	# of 3rd Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Quitman Elementary School	198	17.2%	1,150
North Brooks Elementary School	107	15%	715