Average Public School Student Size

The national average public school student size is approximately 511 students (2026).
The state with largest average public school student size is Georgia with 751 students. The state with smallest average public school student size is Montana with 175 students.
Student Size Range: 175 751 Avg. Student Size: 511

Average Public School Student Size By State (2026)

State
Average School Size
Largest Schools (# of Students)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the national average public school student size?
The national average public school student size is 511 for 2026.
What are public schools with the largest average student size in the United States?
The public schools with the largest average student size in the United States include Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual), Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) and Alabama Connections Academy.
What is the state with the largest average public school student size?
The state with the largest average public school student size is Georgia.

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The state with largest average public school student size is Georgia , with 751 students. The county with the largest average public school student size is Oneida County, ID with 1,451 students.

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