East Jackson Middle School sees 32 African American students enrolled for 2024-25

East Jackson Middle School registered 32 African American students for the 2024-25 school year, marking a 15.8% decrease compared to the prior year, Georgia Department of Education figures show.

The data shows East Jackson Middle School’s overall enrollment was 535 students for 2024-25. African American students comprised 6% of the population, ranking as the third-largest demographic at the school.

The school, located in the Jackson County School District, is administered from a central office in Jefferson.

Out of the 10 schools in the Jackson County School District, Jackson County High School had the largest number of African American students in 2024-25, enrolling 260 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported that public schools in Georgia had a student composition of around 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 notable challenge in Georgia since the pandemic, affecting 20.7% of students who missed at least 10% of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education stated. The department responded with a statewide initiative encompassing a real-time attendance dashboard, expanded public outreach, and targeted support for districts most in need.

In 2025, Georgia legislators enacted new attendance legislation prohibiting expulsions solely because of absenteeism. The law introduces updated reporting obligations and connects with programs facilitating alternative paths to graduation.

By 2026, Georgia posted an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, lower than the national average ratio of 15:1.