Carver Road Middle School reports 85 white students enrolled for 2024-25

Carver Road Middle School had an enrollment of 85 white students for the 2024-25 school year, representing a 20.6% decrease compared to the prior year, based on figures from the Georgia Department of Education.

The school’s total student body reached 426 in 2024-25. Of these, white students comprised 20%, making them the second-largest demographic group at Carver Road Middle School.

Located within the Griffin-Spalding County School District, Carver Road Middle School falls under the district’s central office in Griffin.

Among the district’s 18 schools, Spalding High School reported the greatest number of white students during 2024-25, with enrollment totaling 423.

Statewide data from the National Center for Education Statistics indicated the racial and ethnic breakdown in Georgia public schools: 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 impact Georgia schools following the pandemic, with the Georgia Department of Education reporting that 20.7% of students missed at least 10% of school days in 2024. To address this, the state agency launched a comprehensive effort that features a real-time attendance dashboard, a public outreach campaign, and targeted resources for districts with elevated needs.

Legislation enacted in 2025 by Georgia lawmakers revised state attendance statutes to prohibit expulsion based only on absenteeism. The law also introduced new reporting rules and supports alternative diploma pathways.

By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio stood at around 14:1, which was an improvement over the national average of 15:1.