Athens Reporter

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

Of the 2,184 students attending Oglethorpe County schools, 61.8% were white. African American students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 18.2% of Oglethorpe County student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Oglethorpe County, representing 62.9% of the student body.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 2.1% 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
Oglethorpe County High School	White	60%	651
Oglethorpe County Middle School	White	63%	526
Oglethorpe County Primary School	White	64%	519
Oglethorpe County Elementary School	White	61%	488