GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Among the 185,859 students attending Gwinnett County schools, 33.8% were Hispanic. African American students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 32.3% of Gwinnett County student body.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students were also the most common ethnicity in Gwinnett County School Districts, representing 32.8% of the student body.
Gwinnett County School District had the most even distribution of races among county school districts, which included 34% of Hispanic students, 33% of African American students, 17% of white students, and 4% of multiracial students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased 0.9% when compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Gwinnett County.
While enrollment in Georgia inches closer to pre-pandemic levels, chronic absenteeism remains a serious challenge. In 2023, a significant portion of students (23%) missed 10% or more of their classes. Although this is slightly better than the peak of 25% in 2022, it's still nearly double the pre-pandemic rate of 13% recorded in 2019.
| District | Most prevalent ethnicity | % of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett County School District | Hispanic | 34% | 180,104 |
| Buford City Schools | White | 48% | 5,755 |
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