Georgia has a decent teacher retention rate. Statewide, public schools kept 90% of their educators during 2025. However, the state still had about 6,000 vacancies, according to an audit.

There have been warning signs that retaining teachers, especially new ones, could get harder. A 2015 report from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, the agency that certifies teachers, said 44% of the state’s educators leave the profession within five years. A state task force on teacher burnout found unrealistic expectations and an abundance of testing were among the top reasons for leaving. A Senate resolution passed last year directed the PSC to work with other organizations to develop a strategic plan to recruit and retain teachers.

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