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Washington County

Georgia · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 2,827 students, in a county of 19,849 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,827
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,023
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
85.8%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Washington County
2,827 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
White
42%
Hispanic
2%
Black
53%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
26%
Hispanic
0%
Black
68%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Washington County High SchoolSandersvilleHigh09-12896·
T. J. Elder Middle SchoolSandersvilleMiddle06-08662·
Ridge Road Primary SchoolSandersvilleElementaryPK-02646·
Ridge Road Elementary SchoolSandersvilleElementary03-05623·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Georgia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,827 students.
How many high schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Georgia has 1 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Washington County?
Washington County is the largest school district in Washington County, serving approximately 2,827 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Washington County?
Washington County has roughly 19,849 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
Median household income in Washington County is $46,023, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Washington County?
Approximately 16.9% of adults 25 and older in Washington County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Washington County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 85.8% of students in Washington 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 Washington County schools?
Across Washington County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Washington County?
Washington County residents are approximately 42% White, 2% Hispanic, 53% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Washington County is owner-occupied?
Washington County has about 8,769 housing units, of which roughly 64.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data