South Georgia Times

There were 219 first grade students enrolled in Irwin County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 3.5% less than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Irwin County Elementary School was the only school in the county during the 2022-23 school year.

Within Irwin County schools, the highest student count was found in eighth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 11th grade.

Statewide, Irwin County ranked 119th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 3,078 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was ranked 120th 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 1st Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Irwin County Elementary School	219	16.4%	1,332