Athens Reporter

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

Of the 2,915 students attending Elbert County schools, 47.8% were white. African American students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 35.8% of Elbert County student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Elbert County, representing 48.6% of the student body.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 1.7% when compared to the previous year.

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	Most prevalent ethnic group	% of Total Student Population	Total Enrollment
Elbert County Middle School	White	48%	935
Elbert County High School	White	47%	847
Elbert County Elementary School	White	50%	668
Elbert County Primary School	White	46%	465