Booth Middle School enrolls 180 Asian students for 2024-25

Booth Middle School reported enrolling 180 Asian students during the 2024-25 academic year, marking a 4.7% increase compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

The school’s total enrollment reached 1,126 students in 2024-25. Asian students represented 16% of the overall student population, ranking as the third-largest demographic group at the school.

Located within Fayette County School District and administered from its Fayetteville central office, Booth Middle School is one of several institutions in the area.

Out of the 24 schools in Fayette County School District, McIntosh High School had the largest Asian student population for 2024-25, with 280 students enrolled.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported that Georgia’s public school student body is 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 be a significant issue for Georgia schools, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, Georgia Department of Education reports. The agency responded by implementing new measures such as a real-time attendance dashboard, broader awareness efforts, and enhanced support for districts with high absentee rates.

In 2025, a bill updating school attendance regulations was enacted in Georgia, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The new legislation also mandates additional reporting and aligns attendance guidelines with programs that allow students to earn diplomas through alternative routes.

By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio stood at about 14:1, compared to the national average of 15:1.