For the 2024-25 school year, Babb Middle School reported enrolling 17 white students, matching the count from the prior year, based on information from the Georgia Department of Education.
The school’s total enrollment reached 883 students, with white students comprising 2% of the student population, the smallest demographic group represented.
Babb Middle School is part of Clayton County School District, which operates from its central office in Jonesboro.
Out of the 65 schools within Clayton County School District, Jonesboro High School reported the highest number of white students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, with 47 pupils.
The National Center for Education Statistics noted Georgia public schools had a racial and ethnic breakdown of 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 continues to challenge Georgia schools after the pandemic, as 20.7% of students missed 10% or more school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The GaDOE has initiated several measures including a real-time attendance dashboard, a statewide outreach campaign, and support tailored to high-need districts to improve student attendance.
In 2025, new legislation updated Georgia’s school attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion solely due to absenteeism. The updated law also requires additional reporting and aligns with alternative diploma pathway programs.
By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of around 14:1, which is lower than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total white students | % of white students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 799 | 47 | 6% |
| 2011-12 | 769 | 53 | 7% |
| 2012-13 | 804 | 48 | 6% |
| 2013-14 | 839 | 50 | 6% |
| 2014-15 | 840 | 42 | 5% |
| 2015-16 | 850 | 42 | 5% |
| 2016-17 | 880 | 44 | 5% |
| 2017-18 | 969 | 38 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 1,024 | 30 | 3% |
| 2019-20 | 1,032 | 30 | 3% |
| 2020-21 | 988 | 29 | 3% |
| 2021-22 | 908 | 18 | 2% |
| 2022-23 | 917 | 18 | 2% |
| 2023-24 | 899 | 17 | 2% |
| 2024-25 | 883 | 17 | 2% |
