Crisp County Middle School reports 190 white students enrolled for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Crisp County Middle School saw an enrollment of 190 white students, reflecting a 10.8% drop from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

The school’s total enrollment reached 707 students for the 2024-25 school year. White students represented 27% of those enrolled, making them the school’s second-largest demographic group.

Crisp County Middle School is part of Crisp County School District, headquartered in Cordele.

Of the four schools in Crisp County School District, Crisp County High School had the highest number of white students in the 2024-25 school year, enrolling 279.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported that public school students in Georgia are comprised of roughly 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 remains a significant issue in Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reports. In response, GaDOE introduced a statewide strategy that includes a live attendance dashboard, a public campaign, and additional support for districts with greater needs.

Georgia legislators updated school attendance laws in 2025, banning expulsion solely due to absenteeism. The legislation also establishes new reporting standards and aligns with pathways allowing students to graduate through alternative means.

As of 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, slightly better than the national rate of 15:1.