Booth Middle School enrolls 574 white students for 2024-25 academic year

Booth Middle School saw 574 white students enroll for the 2024-25 academic year, a 5.9% decrease from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Total enrollment at Booth Middle School reached 1,126 students during 2024-25. White students made up 51% of the population, the largest demographic within the school.

The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which has its central office in Fayetteville.

Within Fayette County School District’s 24 schools, Starrs Mill High School reported the highest number of white students in 2024-25, enrolling 926.

The National Center for Education Statistics notes that the racial and ethnic breakdown of Georgia’s public school students includes 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 following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, GaDOE has launched initiatives including a real-time attendance dashboard, a statewide awareness campaign, and additional support for high-need districts.

Georgia lawmakers passed a bill in 2025 updating attendance regulations, prohibiting expulsions based solely on absenteeism and introducing new reporting rules. The legislation also aims to align with programs helping students earn diplomas through alternative pathways.

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