Total enrollment
2,661
-442 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Washington County
Georgia · 2,661 students · 1 city
4 public-school campuses operate under Washington County, with roughly 2,661 K-12 students enrolled (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Washington County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) 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
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About Washington County
As a low-population district in Georgia, Washington County hosts 2,661 students across 4 schools.
For a sense of the school types, Washington County covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
On a per-school basis, Washington County runs about 665 students per campus, 11% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 748.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Washington County has contracted 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,103 students to 2,661. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 30% to 24% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Washington County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.