55 public schools serving approximately 30,597 students, in a county of 206,069 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Richmond County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
How many K-12 schools serve Richmond County?
There are 55 public K-12 schools in Richmond County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 30,597.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Richmond County?
The county's public school system includes 32 elementary, 8 middle, 12 high, 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Richmond County?
Richmond County is the largest school district in Richmond County, serving approximately 29,589 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Richmond County?
Richmond County has roughly 206,069 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Richmond County?
Median household income in Richmond County is $55,637, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 17.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Richmond County?
Approximately 24.5% of adults 25 and older in Richmond County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Richmond County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 91.3% of students in Richmond County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Richmond County schools?
Across Richmond County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Richmond County?
Richmond County residents are approximately 33% White, 6% Hispanic, 56% Black, 2% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Richmond County is owner-occupied?
Richmond County has about 93,145 housing units, of which roughly 51.2% are owner-occupied.
