Booth Middle School sees 191 Hispanic students enrolled for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Booth Middle School enrolled 191 Hispanic students, reflecting an 11% increase compared to the prior year, data from the Georgia Department of Education shows.

The school’s total enrollment was 1,126 students for 2024-25. Hispanic students represented 17% of the overall student population, making them the second-largest demographic group.

Booth Middle School is part of Fayette County School District, which is headquartered in Fayetteville.

Out of all 24 schools in the Fayette County School District, McIntosh High School reported the most Hispanic students enrolled in 2024-25, totaling 280.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Georgia’s public school students are 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 absent for 10% or more of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. To address the issue, GaDOE has introduced new statewide measures such as a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness drive, and customized support for districts with the highest need to improve daily attendance.

In 2025, a bill was passed by Georgia lawmakers revising school attendance laws to prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The changes require additional reporting and expand support for students earning diplomas through alternative ways.

By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, which is favorable compared to the national average of 15:1.