Five Asian students attended Forest Park Middle School during the 2024-25 school year—a decrease of 16.7% compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
The total student body at Forest Park Middle School reached 597 in the 2024-25 school year. Asian students represented 1% of that population, marking them as the smallest demographic group in the school.
The school operates under the Clayton County School District, whose district offices are based in Jonesboro.
Of the 65 schools in the Clayton County School District, Morrow High School reported the largest Asian student enrollment for 2024-25, with 141 students.
Georgia public schools served over 1.7 million students in Fiscal Year 2026-1, per the Georgia Department of Education. By grade level, enrollment included 787,206 elementary students (45.9%), 388,733 middle school students (22.7%), and 539,092 high school students (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant problem in Georgia post-pandemic, with 20.7% of students absent for 10% or more school days in 2024, as reported by the Georgia Department of Education. In answer to this issue, the department has begun a statewide initiative that features a real-time attendance dashboard, awareness campaigns, and focused support for districts with high needs to encourage regular attendance.
In 2025, Georgia enacted legislation updating attendance policy, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The updated law also introduces expanded reporting requirements and integrates programs that allow students to meet diploma criteria through alternative measures.
Data from 2026 shows Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, ahead of the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 703 | 28 | 4% |
| 2011-12 | 713 | 28 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 703 | 28 | 4% |
| 2013-14 | 652 | 26 | 4% |
| 2014-15 | 651 | 19 | 3% |
| 2015-16 | 661 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016-17 | 682 | 13 | 2% |
| 2017-18 | 716 | 21 | 3% |
| 2018-19 | 707 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019-20 | 716 | 14 | 2% |
| 2020-21 | 705 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021-22 | 711 | 7 | 1% |
| 2022-23 | 679 | 6 | 1% |
| 2023-24 | 634 | 6 | 1% |
| 2024-25 | 597 | 5 | 1% |
