Haymon-Morris Middle School reports enrollment of 196 African American students for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Haymon-Morris Middle School reported enrolling 196 African American students, reflecting a 9.5% increase over the prior year, based on data from the Georgia Department of Education.

Total enrollment at Haymon-Morris Middle School reached 982 students during 2024-25. African American students accounted for 20% of the population, making them the third-largest group at the school.

The school is part of Barrow County School District, which has its central office in Winder.

Of the 16 schools within Barrow County School District, Apalachee High School had the largest number of African American students enrolled in 2024-25, with 364 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that public schools in Georgia had a racial and ethnic breakdown of 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.

Post-pandemic chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The GaDOE initiative features a real-time attendance dashboard, a statewide awareness campaign, and targeted resources for high-need districts to improve daily student attendance.

In 2025, state lawmakers approved a bill revising school attendance laws, now forbidding expulsion solely for absenteeism. The legislation includes enhanced reporting rules and measures that support alternatives for students to earn diplomas.

By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, surpassing the national average ratio of 15:1.