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How many African American students were enrolled in Tift County school district in 2022-23 school year?

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Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov

Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov

There were 2,661 African American students enrolled in Tift County school district in the 2022-23 school year, 1.6% more than the previous year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Data showed that Tift County school district welcomed 7,194 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 37% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county's school district.

This is the only school district located within Tift County, with its main office in Tifton.

As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.

Ethnicities in Tift County in 2022-23 School Year

White (38%)African American (37%)Hispanic (20%)Ethnicities < 5% (5%)

African American Student Enrollment in Tift County During 2022-23 School Year

District% African American studentsTotal enrollment
Tift County37%7,194

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