GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Among the 34,179 students attending Chatham County schools, 57% were African American. White students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 21% of Chatham County student body.
In the previous school year, African American students were also the most common ethnicity in Chatham County School District, representing 57% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased 0.1% when compared to the previous year.
Savannah-Chatham County Schools, the only school district in the county, has a main office in Savannah.
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.
| District | Most prevalent ethnicity | % of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah-Chatham County Schools | African American | 57% | 34,179 |
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