Hull-Sanford Elementary counts 224 white students for 2024-25

Hull-Sanford Elementary counted 224 white students in the 2024-25 academic year, marking a 14.8% decrease compared with the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.

According to data, total enrollment at Hull-Sanford Elementary School reached 489 students in 2024-25. White students represented 46% of the student population, making them the largest demographic group at the school.

The school operates within the Madison County School District, headquartered in Danielsville.

Of the seven schools in the Madison County School District, Madison County High School posted the largest number of white students in 2024-25, with 946 enrolled.

Statistics from the National Center for Education Statistics indicate that Georgia public schools enrolled approximately 36.4% Black students, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander overall.

Chronic absenteeism continues to impact Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reports. The department has introduced a statewide campaign that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, broad public awareness efforts, and targeted assistance to districts most affected by absenteeism.

In 2025, legislation in Georgia revised school attendance laws to prohibit expelling students solely for absenteeism. The update also increases reporting obligations and supports alternative pathways for students pursuing diplomas.

Data for 2026 shows Georgia averaged around 14 students per teacher, outperforming the national average of 15:1.