Hispanic students represent 18% of Flat Rock Middle School enrollment for 2024-25

Flat Rock Middle School counted 143 Hispanic students in the 2024-25 school year, a 5.3% drop from the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.

The school’s total student enrollment reached 798 for 2024-25. Hispanic students accounted for 18% of the overall population, making them the school’s second-largest demographic group.

Flat Rock Middle School is part of Fayette County School District, which has its central office located in Fayetteville.

Out of Fayette County School District’s 24 schools, McIntosh High School had the largest Hispanic student population in 2024-25, totaling 280 students.

Statewide, more than 1.7 million students attended Georgia public schools as detailed in the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. The highest enrollment was in elementary grades with 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by middle schools with 388,733 (22.7%), and high schools with 539,092 (31.4%).

Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools since the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The department initiated a statewide program including a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and special assistance for high-needs districts to improve attendance.

In 2025, Georgia lawmakers updated school attendance statutes to prohibit expulsion solely due to absenteeism. The revision introduced new reporting requirements and supports alternatives for students to complete diploma programs.

As of 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, which compares favorably to the national average of 15:1.