Athens Reporter

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

Of the 4,901 students attending Madison County schools, 67.9% were white. Hispanic students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 12.5% of Madison County student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Madison County, representing 69.4% of the student body.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 2.9% 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
Madison County High School	White	66%	1,402
Madison County Middle School	White	67%	1,187
Hull-Sanford Elementary School	White	50%	519
Danielsville Elementary School	White	84%	513
Ila Elementary School	White	83%	442
Colbert Elementary School	White	63%	442
Comer Elementary School	White	69%	396