Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Heard Elementary School welcomed the largest number of first grade students among county schools, registering 207 students during the 2022-23 school year.
Within Heard County schools, the highest student count was found in kindergarten, with the smallest class sizes seen in sixth grade.
Statewide, Heard County ranked 108th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 4,083 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was ranked 110th the year before.
While enrollment in Georgia inches closer to pre-pandemic levels, chronic absenteeism remains a serious challenge. In 2023, a significant portion of students (23%) missed 10% or more of their classes. Although this is slightly better than the peak of 25% in 2022, it's still nearly double the pre-pandemic rate of 13% recorded in 2019.
| School name | # of 1st Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heard Elementary School | 207 | 16.6% | 1,248 |
| Centralhatchee Elementary School | 67 | 17.5% | 383 |
| Ephesus Elementary School | 47 | 16.3% | 288 |
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