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6.2avg / 10

Washington County School District

School District · Sandersville, Georgia

Students: 2,769
Teachers (FTE): 194
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,769

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#113 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,361

+$233 vs Georgia median

District size

2,769 students

Smaller than Georgia median

The short answer

Washington County ranks #113 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Washington County's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ridge Road Elementary School (6.8/10), T. J. Elder Middle School (6.2/10), and Washington County High School (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Ridge Road Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +3.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Washington County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Washington County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Ridge Road Elementary School6.8 / 10
2T. J. Elder Middle School6.2 / 10
3Washington County High School4.2 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Washington County

Washington County is a Sandersville, Georgia school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,769 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. District-level spending was $14,361 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Washington County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ridge Road Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Washington County students show an average math proficiency of 38.8% and ELA proficiency of 44.9%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Washington County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency38.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency44.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Washington County with test data.

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Sandersville
Total Enrollment
2,769
Teachers (FTE)
194
District spending per student
$14,361NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Washington County?

Washington County has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Washington County?

The average composite rating for Washington County is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Washington County?

Washington County's district-level spending was $14,361 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Washington County is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Washington County?

Ridge Road Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Washington County with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Washington County?

Across schools in Washington County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Washington County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Washington County has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
38.8%
ELA Proficiency
44.9%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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