During the 2024-25 school year, Mulberry Creek Elementary School enrolled 56 African American students, marking a 30.2% increase compared to the prior year, Georgia Department of Education data shows .
Total enrollment at Mulberry Creek Elementary School reached 469 students in 2024-25. African American students accounted for 12% of the student body, making them the school’s second-largest student group.
The school operates within Harris County School District, with district headquarters located in Hamilton.
Harris County High School, one of the seven schools in the Harris County School District, had the largest number of African American students in 2024-25 with 290 enrolled.
Figures from the National Center for Education Statistics show the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgia public school students as 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 continues to affect Georgia schools since the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, per the Georgia Department of Education. In an effort to improve attendance, the GaDOE started a statewide initiative featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, awareness campaigns, and targeted support for schools with the highest need.
Georgia lawmakers updated attendance statutes in 2025 with a bill that prevents expulsion solely due to absenteeism . The updated law also introduces new reporting guidelines and coordinates with programs offering alternative diploma pathways.
By 2026, Georgia’s student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, outperforming the national mean of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 485 | 38 | 8% |
| 2011-12 | 504 | 45 | 9% |
| 2012-13 | 506 | 45 | 9% |
| 2013-14 | 460 | 36 | 8% |
| 2014-15 | 454 | 40 | 9% |
| 2015-16 | 446 | 49 | 11% |
| 2016-17 | 472 | 47 | 10% |
| 2017-18 | 461 | 46 | 10% |
| 2018-19 | 458 | 45 | 10% |
| 2019-20 | 476 | 47 | 10% |
| 2020-21 | 475 | 42 | 9% |
| 2021-22 | 489 | 44 | 9% |
| 2022-23 | 483 | 43 | 9% |
| 2023-24 | 488 | 43 | 9% |
| 2024-25 | 469 | 56 | 12% |
