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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.

7-year change in Washington County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,661
-445 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 30%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
69%
was 64%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,661
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
White
42%
Hispanic
2%
Black
53%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
24%
Hispanic
2%
Black
69%
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

Test scores in Washington County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Washington County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Washington County High SchoolSandersvilleHigh09-12905·
Ridge Road Primary SchoolSandersvilleElementaryPK-02588·
Ridge Road Elementary SchoolSandersvilleElementary03-05585·
T. J. Elder Middle SchoolSandersvilleMiddle06-08583·

Cities in Washington County

Sandersville4 schools

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 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 14%: 3,106 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,661 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 5 to 4 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 30% to 24%.

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

How many public schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Georgia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,661 students.
How many high schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 905 students.
How many middle schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 583 students.
How many elementary schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,173 students.
What is the largest school district in Washington County?
Washington County Public Schools is the largest school district in Washington County, serving approximately 2,661 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 84.7% 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 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington County schools?
Across Washington County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data