Chattahoochee County Education Center saw 16 Hispanic students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year, reflecting a 45.5% rise from the prior year’s total, data from the Georgia Department of Education shows.
According to the data, the center’s total enrollment stood at 236 students for 2024-25. Hispanic students accounted for 7% of the overall student population, making them the smallest demographic within the student body.
This facility operates within the Chattahoochee County School District, which has its central office based in Cusseta.
Out of the three schools in Chattahoochee County School District, Chattahoochee County High School had the highest number of Hispanic students in the 2024-25 school year, totaling 90 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reports that public schools statewide in Georgia reflect a demographic breakdown of approximately 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism continues to impact Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of the student population missing at least 10% of instructional days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The department has responded with a comprehensive statewide effort that features a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness program, and targeted outreach in districts with significant needs.
During 2025, new Georgia legislation adjusted school attendance policies, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The law also introduces updated reporting requirements and supports initiatives for alternative pathways to graduation.
Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1 as of 2026, compared to the national average of 15:1.
Note: Due to potential gaps in the available data, reported percentages may not total exactly 100%.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Hispanic students | % of Hispanic students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 280 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011-12 | 260 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012-13 | 264 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013-14 | 272 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014-15 | 274 | 8 | 3% |
| 2015-16 | 252 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016-17 | 256 | 7 | 3% |
| 2017-18 | 257 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018-19 | 260 | 10 | 4% |
| 2019-20 | 256 | 7 | 3% |
| 2020-21 | 249 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021-22 | 219 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022-23 | 242 | 7 | 3% |
| 2023-24 | 229 | 11 | 5% |
| 2024-25 | 236 | 16 | 7% |
