Athens Reporter

There were 2,064 third grade students enrolled in Barrow County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 0.8% less than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Kennedy Elementary School welcomed the largest number of third grade students among county schools, registering 287 students during the 2022-23 school year.

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

Statewide, Barrow County ranked 28th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 28,670 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was ranked 30th 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 3rd Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Kennedy Elementary School	287	16.3%	1,762
Yargo Elementary School	282	16.5%	1,711
Bethlehem Elementary School	251	16.4%	1,529
Holsenbeck Elementary School	239	15.5%	1,545
Auburn Elementary School	231	16.3%	1,420
Statham Elementary School	227	15.5%	1,468
Bramlett Elementary School	207	16.5%	1,257
County Line Elementary School	173	15.9%	1,087
Winder Elementary School	167	13.5%	1,237