Hispanic students represented 31% of Jonesboro Middle School enrollment for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Jonesboro Middle School counted 283 Hispanic students, amounting to a 6% decrease compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

The school’s total enrollment reached 914 students in the 2024-25 school year. Hispanic students accounted for 31% of the student population, making them the school’s second-largest group.

The campus is part of the Clayton County School District, with the district office based in Jonesboro.

Of Clayton County School District’s 65 schools, Forest Park High School reported the largest number of Hispanic students for 2024-25, enrolling 882 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that public school students in Georgia identified as 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 be a significant concern for Georgia schools following the pandemic. Reports from the Georgia Department of Education found 20.7% of students were absent at least 10% of school days during 2024. Efforts to address the issue include a statewide initiative created by GaDOE, with new tools like a real-time dashboard, public outreach, and specific support for districts with elevated needs to improve attendance rates.

In 2025, state lawmakers approved a bill updating Georgia’s school attendance laws so that students can no longer be expelled exclusively due to absenteeism. The law introduces new requirements for reporting and works with programs assisting students in earning diplomas through alternative options.

By 2026, Georgia posted a student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 14:1, ahead of the national ratio of 15:1.