Carver Road Middle School reports 55 Hispanic students enrolled for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Carver Road Middle School had 55 Hispanic students enrolled, marking a 21.4% decrease from the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.

Total enrollment at Carver Road Middle School reached 426 students for 2024-25. Hispanic students represented 13% of the population, making them the third-largest demographic in the school.

Carver Road Middle School operates within Griffin-Spalding County School District, whose main office is based in Griffin.

Out of 18 schools in Griffin-Spalding County School District, Griffin High School had the largest number of Hispanic students enrolled in 2024-25, totaling 231 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics data indicates public school enrollment in Georgia was about 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 affect 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, the GaDOE initiated statewide efforts such as a real-time attendance dashboard, an outreach campaign, and specific assistance for high-need districts.

In 2025, Georgia lawmakers revised attendance laws to prevent expulsion solely for absenteeism. The updated regulations also introduced new reporting requirements and support for pathways that help students earn diplomas through alternative options.

By 2026, the student-to-teacher ratio in Georgia averaged about 14:1, better than the national average of 15:1.