Richmond County

Richmond County Schools serves 28,042 students across 53 schools in a city locale within Georgia. The district experienced a 4.8% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1 supported by 2,136 teachers. The school configuration includes 32 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 11 high schools.

Academic performance metrics indicate significant gaps compared to state averages. Math proficiency stands at 17.1% versus the state average of 38.7%, while reading proficiency is 22.8% against a state average of 36.7%. The graduation rate of 81.7% falls below Georgia's average of 90.9%. Chronic absenteeism affects 32.0% of the student population, a notable concern for academic continuity.

The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 82.0% of students qualifying for this designation. Racial demographics show 75.7% Black students, 11.1% White, 7.3% Hispanic, and 0.6% Asian students. English learners comprise 3.0% of enrollment, while 13.8% of students receive special education services.

Financially, Richmond County Schools operates on a $412.9 million budget with per-pupil spending of $11,829.3, below the state average of $13,122. Revenue composition shows 44.9% from state sources, 36.4% from local funding, and 18.7% from federal sources. The dropout rate of 2.7% remains relatively low despite other academic challenges.