Haynie Elementary had 265 African American students enrolled for 2024-25

Haynie Elementary School had an enrollment of 265 African American students for the 2024-25 school year, representing a 1.9% decrease from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

According to the data, Haynie Elementary’s total student body reached 699 in 2024-25. African American students accounted for 38% of the population, making them the school’s second-largest demographic group.

The campus is part of Clayton County School District, which has its main office in Jonesboro.

Among the 65 schools in the Clayton County School District, Lovejoy High School reported the highest number of African American students for 2024-25, with 1,614 enrolled.

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that public school enrollment in Georgia 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 remains a concern for Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reports. The department responded by initiating a statewide effort that provides a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted resources for districts most in need to improve daily attendance.

In 2025, Georgia lawmakers amended attendance policies to eliminate expulsion solely for absenteeism. The revised law includes additional reporting requirements and works with programs offering students alternative pathways to earn diplomas.

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