Reports from the Georgia Department of Education indicate that Macon County Middle School counted three multiracial students in the 2024-25 school year, reflecting a 25% drop compared to the previous year.
Records revealed Macon County Middle School totaled 187 enrolled students in 2024-25. Multiracial students accounted for 2% of this population—the school’s smallest reported group.
The campus operates in the Macon County School District, with the central office located in Oglethorpe.
Of the three schools within the Macon County School District, Macon County Elementary School recorded the highest number of multiracial enrollees for 2024-25, totaling 13 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reports public schools in Georgia comprise 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 students.
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students absent at least 10% of the time in 2024, based on figures from the Georgia Department of Education. In an effort to address this, GaDOE initiated a statewide campaign, which features a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness efforts and additional support for high-need districts to increase attendance rates.
During 2025, Georgia lawmakers enacted changes to attendance statutes that prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The bill adds updated reporting obligations and supports alternative diploma pathways for students.
By 2026, Georgia posted an average student-to-teacher ratio of around 14:1, which remains more favorable than the federal average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 422 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011-12 | 418 | 8 | 2% |
| 2012-13 | 433 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013-14 | 401 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014-15 | 350 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015-16 | 320 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016-17 | 284 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017-18 | 270 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018-19 | 269 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019-20 | 289 | 5 | 2% |
| 2020-21 | 310 | 6 | 2% |
| 2021-22 | 288 | 8 | 3% |
| 2022-23 | 258 | 5 | 2% |
| 2023-24 | 228 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024-25 | 187 | 3 | 2% |
