Aaron Cohn Middle School reports 171 white students enrolled for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Aaron Cohn Middle School enrolled 171 white students, reflecting a 6.2% increase compared to the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.

Total enrollment at Aaron Cohn Middle School reached 520 students in 2024-25. White students represented 33% of the overall population, making them the second-largest demographic group at the school.

The school is part of the Muscogee County School District, headquartered in Columbus.

Within the Muscogee County School District, Northside High School had the highest number of white students in 2024-25, enrolling 550 students.

The Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report shows more than 1.7 million students enrolled in public schools across Georgia. Elementary schools accounted for 787,206 students (45.9%), middle schools enrolled 388,733 students (22.7%), and high schools had 539,092 students (31.4%).

Chronic absenteeism continues to impact Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, GaDOE introduced a statewide initiative featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness campaign, and additional support for high-need districts to improve daily attendance.

In 2025, Georgia legislators passed an update to school attendance laws prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The new law also establishes updated reporting standards and supports alternative diploma pathways.

As of 2026, Georgia schools averaged a student-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is more favorable than the national average of 15:1.