Muscogee County

Muscogee County Schools is a large urban district in Georgia serving 28,492 students across 53 schools. The district has experienced a 5.3% enrollment decline from the prior year, operating with 2,006 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1, which aligns closely with state patterns.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state averages. Math proficiency stands at 24.8% compared to Georgia's 38.7%, while reading proficiency reaches 30.7% against the state average of 36.7%. The graduation rate of 94.1% exceeds the state average of 90.9%, and the dropout rate is low at 1.2%. However, chronic absenteeism at 25.3% represents a significant challenge.

The district serves a student population with substantial socioeconomic challenges: 76.0% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, with 15.4% receiving special education services and 6.0% identified as English learners. Racial composition is predominantly Black (57.1%) and White (18.2%), with Hispanic (13.9%) and Asian (2.9%) students comprising smaller portions.

Financially, Muscogee County operates with a $416.8 million annual budget but spends $11,660.66 per pupil, approximately $1,461 below the state average. Revenue is distributed across federal (14.9%), state (43.7%), and local sources (41.4%), indicating moderate reliance on local funding relative to state support.