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How many students were enrolled in Walker County Schools 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 8,018 students enrolled in Walker County Schools District in the 2022-23 school year, 0.1% less than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2022-23 school year, 52% of them were male, and 48% were female.

Data also shows that most of the students were white, representing 84% of the Walker County Schools District's total enrollment.

Walker County Schools District roughly covers 15 schools within Walker County and has a main office in Lafayette.

Among the 15 schools in Walker County Schools District, Ridgeland High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,249 students in the 2022-23 school year.

Chronic absenteeism in Georgia has declined from its 2022 peak of 25%, but it still remains above pre-pandemic levels (11.8%). In 2024, about 20.7% of all students in the state missed 10% or more of their classes.

Enrollment in Walker County Schools Over 13 Years
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Breakdown of Student Enrollment in Walker County Schools District - Previous Year Comparison

School nameTotal Enrollment in 2021-22Total Enrollment in 2022-23% Change
Chattanooga Valley Elementary School464442-4.7%
Chattanooga Valley Middle School515489-5%
Cherokee Ridge Elementary School5245423.4%
Fairyland Elementary School2332476%
Gilbert Elementary School463462-0.2%
LaFayette High School1,0961,1242.6%
LaFayette Middle School601563-6.3%
Naomi Elementary School302292-3.3%
North LaFayette Elementary School380379-0.3%
Ridgeland High School1,2401,2490.7%
Rock Spring Elementary School3593610.6%
Rossville Elementary School3733986.7%
Rossville Middle School447446-0.2%
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School6266361.6%
Stone Creek Elementary School400388-3%

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