Hispanic students account for 16% of 2024-25 Mundy’s Mill High enrollment

Mundy’s Mill High School had 255 Hispanic students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, consistent with the prior year, reports from the Georgia Department of Education indicate.

The school’s total enrollment for 2024-25 reached 1,596 students. Hispanic students represented 16% of the overall population, ranking as the second-largest demographic group on campus.

Mundy’s Mill High School is part of the Clayton County School District, which is headquartered in Jonesboro.

Of the 65 schools in Clayton County School District, Forest Park High School reported the highest number of Hispanic students in 2024-25, enrolling 882 students.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Georgia’s public school demographic breakdown 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 remains a challenge throughout Georgia since the pandemic, with 20.7% of students in 2024 missing 10% or more school days, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The department responded by initiating a statewide effort featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, public outreach, and assistance tailored for high-need districts to encourage regular attendance.

In 2025, Georgia enacted a bill revising school attendance policies by prohibiting expulsions solely for absenteeism. The law established new reporting guidelines and supports programs allowing students to complete diplomas through alternative options.

By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 14:1, outperforming the national ratio of 15:1.