During the 2024-25 school year, 410 African American students were enrolled at Crisp County Middle School, a decrease of 3.8% compared to the prior year, data from the Georgia Department of Education shows.
Total enrollment at Crisp County Middle School reached 707 students for 2024-25. African American students represented 58% of the population, making them the largest demographic group at the school.
The campus is part of the Crisp County School District, with its central administrative office based in Cordele.
Crisp County Primary School recorded the district’s highest number of African American students in 2024-25, enrolling 571 children.
Statewide, Georgia’s public schools enrolled over 1.7 million students per the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Elementary levels saw the largest share with 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by middle schools at 388,733 (22.7%), and high schools with 539,092 (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to impact Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, the department implemented a statewide initiative featuring a live attendance dashboard, a public awareness effort, and additional supports for districts with the greatest need to improve daily attendance.
In 2025, Georgia legislators updated attendance laws statewide, prohibiting expulsions solely for absenteeism. The new law adds reporting requirements and aligns with programs that offer students alternative paths to earning diplomas.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, outperforming the national ratio of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 888 | 506 | 57% |
| 2011-12 | 927 | 519 | 56% |
| 2012-13 | 909 | 509 | 56% |
| 2013-14 | 921 | 506 | 55% |
| 2014-15 | 906 | 507 | 56% |
| 2015-16 | 892 | 508 | 57% |
| 2016-17 | 872 | 514 | 59% |
| 2017-18 | 862 | 517 | 60% |
| 2018-19 | 890 | 525 | 59% |
| 2019-20 | 926 | 546 | 59% |
| 2020-21 | 893 | 535 | 60% |
| 2021-22 | 834 | 483 | 58% |
| 2022-23 | 796 | 461 | 58% |
| 2023-24 | 735 | 426 | 58% |
| 2024-25 | 707 | 410 | 58% |
