A total of 39 Asian students were enrolled at West Jackson Middle School in the 2024-25 school year, representing a decrease of 9.3% from the prior year, the Georgia Department of Education reported.
The data indicated the school’s total 2024-25 enrollment reached 983 students. Asian students accounted for 4% of that population, marking the group as the smallest in the school.
West Jackson Middle is part of Jackson County School District, whose central office is located in Jefferson.
Out of the 10 schools in Jackson County School District, Jackson County High School recorded the largest Asian student enrollment in 2024-25, with 86 students.
Based on figures compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics, Georgia public school student demographics are 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. In 2024, 20.7% of students missed at least 10% of school days, according to the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, GaDOE has initiated a statewide approach featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness efforts, and targeted supports for high-need districts to increase attendance.
In 2025, Georgia lawmakers enacted legislation revising attendance requirements by prohibiting expulsion for absenteeism and expanding reporting mandates. The law also integrates with programs offering alternative paths to obtaining a diploma.
By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, a figure above the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 812 | 40 | 5% |
| 2011-12 | 843 | 33 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 892 | 26 | 3% |
| 2013-14 | 914 | 18 | 2% |
| 2014-15 | 921 | 18 | 2% |
| 2015-16 | 928 | 27 | 3% |
| 2016-17 | 992 | 29 | 3% |
| 2017-18 | 1,017 | 40 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 1,104 | 33 | 3% |
| 2019-20 | 1,147 | 45 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 1,247 | 49 | 4% |
| 2021-22 | 1,398 | 55 | 4% |
| 2022-23 | 1,525 | 76 | 5% |
| 2023-24 | 872 | 43 | 5% |
| 2024-25 | 983 | 39 | 4% |
