African American students represent 25% of Whitewater High School enrollment for 2024-25

Whitewater High School had an enrollment of 321 African American students in the 2024-25 school year, a decrease of 1.5% compared to the prior year, based on figures from the Georgia Department of Education.

The total student population at Whitewater High School reached 1,285 for the 2024-25 school year. African American students accounted for 25% of the student body, making them the second-largest demographic group in the school.

Located in the Fayette County School District, the school’s central office is in Fayetteville.

Of the 24 schools within the district, Fayette County High School had the largest number of African American students in 2024-25, enrolling 820 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported that public school students in Georgia in recent years were approximately 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 has persisted as a significant concern in Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In an effort to improve daily attendance, the department launched a statewide campaign featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness initiative, and targeted support for schools in high-need areas.

Georgia legislators passed a bill in 2025 to amend attendance laws, making expulsion for absenteeism no longer permitted. The updated law also includes expanded reporting obligations and coordination with programs designed to provide alternative diploma options.

By 2026, Georgia’s average student–teacher ratio was about 14:1, which is more favorable than the national average of 15:1.