In the 2024-25 school year, Lovejoy High School had an enrollment of 1,614 African American students, a 2.1% decrease from the prior year, Georgia Department of Education data shows. Reports from the Georgia Department of Education also reflected the change.
Total enrollment at Lovejoy High School reached 1,993 students during 2024-25. African American students made up 81% of the student population, the largest demographic group in the school.
The school is part of Clayton County School District, whose central office is located in Jonesboro.
Of the 65 schools in Clayton County School District, Lovejoy High School recorded the highest number of African American students in 2024-25, with 1,614 enrolled.
Statewide, public schools in Georgia enrolled more than 1.7 million students, according to the Fiscal Year 2026-1 report from the Georgia Department of Education. Elementary schools accounted for 787,206 students (45.9%), middle schools enrolled 388,733 students (22.7%), and high schools served 539,092 students (31.4%).
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, based on Georgia Department of Education findings. In response, GaDOE introduced a statewide strategy that features a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and additional support for districts with high absentee rates to encourage daily attendance.
Georgia legislators approved a bill in 2025 to update school attendance rules, prohibiting expulsions solely for absenteeism. The new law adds expanded reporting rules and streamlines opportunities for students to earn diplomas through alternative programs. Read more at this link.
In 2026, the average student-teacher ratio in Georgia reached about 14:1, outperforming the nationwide ratio of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,850 | 1,498 | 81% |
| 2011-12 | 1,910 | 1,528 | 80% |
| 2012-13 | 1,915 | 1,551 | 81% |
| 2013-14 | 1,970 | 1,576 | 80% |
| 2014-15 | 1,929 | 1,581 | 82% |
| 2015-16 | 1,959 | 1,586 | 81% |
| 2016-17 | 1,860 | 1,469 | 79% |
| 2017-18 | 1,701 | 1,360 | 80% |
| 2018-19 | 1,777 | 1,439 | 81% |
| 2019-20 | 1,811 | 1,466 | 81% |
| 2020-21 | 1,816 | 1,470 | 81% |
| 2021-22 | 2,056 | 1,685 | 82% |
| 2022-23 | 2,065 | 1,693 | 82% |
| 2023-24 | 2,012 | 1,649 | 82% |
| 2024-25 | 1,993 | 1,614 | 81% |
