Macon County Middle School records 31 Hispanic students for 2024-25

For the 2024-25 school year, Macon County Middle School enrolled 31 Hispanic students, which marks a 6.9% increase from the prior year, data from the Georgia Department of Education shows.

Total enrollment at Macon County Middle School reached 187 students during the same school year. Hispanic students represented 17% of the enrolled population, making them the school’s second-largest demographic group.

The school operates as part of the Macon County School District, whose central office is located in Oglethorpe.

Of the three schools in the Macon County School District, Macon County Elementary School had the most Hispanic students, reporting an enrollment of 79 for the 2024-25 school year.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported the racial and ethnic makeup of public school students in Georgia to be about 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 be a significant concern in Georgia schools after the pandemic, with the Georgia Department of Education reporting 20.7% of students missed at least 10% of school days in 2024. The department responded with a statewide campaign that includes a live attendance dashboard, targeted support for high-need districts, and a public awareness effort to improve attendance rates. More details are available at GaDOE.

In 2025, Georgia passed legislation updating attendance laws to prohibit expulsion solely for unexcused absences. The changes also introduce new reporting guidelines and support pathways for students to earn diplomas in nontraditional ways.

By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-teacher ratio of roughly 14:1, which is lower than the national ratio of 15:1.