Total enrollment
2,661
-321 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
Washington County
Georgia · Public K-12
Of the 4 public K-12 schools in Washington County, the largest district by enrollment is Washington County Public Schools (2,661 students). Total county enrollment runs around 2,661. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Washington County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Washington County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 24.4% | #113 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,661 | #102 of 137 | #1,957 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #124 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #66 of 137 | #1,389 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 84.7% | #86 of 137 | #425 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.3% | #113 of 137 | #1,247 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
19,849
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,661
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$46,023
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
84.7%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,173 students
Middle
1
583 students
High
1
905 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Washington County Public Schools
2,661 students · 1 district in Washington County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Washington 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".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.0%
civilian labor
Median age
40
21.4% under 18
Test scores in Washington County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Ridge Road Elementary School· 22.5%
- T. J. Elder Middle School· 19.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County High School | Sandersville | High | 09-12 | 905 | · |
| Ridge Road Primary School | Sandersville | Elementary | PK-02 | 588 | · |
| Ridge Road Elementary School | Sandersville | Elementary | 03-05 | 585 | · |
| T. J. Elder Middle School | Sandersville | Middle | 06-08 | 583 | · |
Cities in Washington County
About Washington County
Washington County is a small Georgia county of about 19,849 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 2,661 students.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $46,023 a year, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 27% meaningfully below the Georgia median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Washington County covers 2 elementary schools (1,173 students), 1 middle school (583), and 1 high school (905).
Washington County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,661 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 11%: 2,982 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,661 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Washington County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data