Jonesboro High School enrollment reaches 1,113 African American students in 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Jonesboro High School enrolled 1,113 African American students—a 10.4% increase compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

The school’s total enrollment stood at 1,591 students for 2024-25, with African American students making up 70% of the student body, representing the largest demographic group at the school.

Jonesboro High School is part of the Clayton County School District, with the district office located in Jonesboro.

Within the 65 schools in Clayton County School District, Lovejoy High School had the highest number of African American students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, with 1,614 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported that, statewide, Georgia public schools comprised 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 students.

Chronic absenteeism remains a significant challenge in Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reported. The GaDOE responded with a statewide initiative that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness efforts, and targeted support for high-need districts aiming to improve daily attendance.

In 2025, a new bill was passed by Georgia lawmakers updating school attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism and introducing new reporting rules along with support for alternative diploma pathways.

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