In the 2024-25 term, McIntosh High School reported enrolling 105 multiracial students, an increase of 23.5% compared with the prior year, state data from the Georgia Department of Education shows.
According to the figures, McIntosh High School’s total enrollment reached 1,753 students for the 2024-25 term. Multiracial students accounted for 6% of the population, representing the school’s smallest demographic group.
This school operates within the Fayette County School District, whose administrative offices are located in Fayetteville.
Among the Fayette County School District’s 24 schools, McIntosh High had the highest enrollment of multiracial students for the 2024-25 period, totaling 105.
Georgia’s public schools enrolled over 1.7 million students, as indicated in the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. The elementary level saw the largest group at 787,206 (45.9%), followed by middle schools with 388,733 (22.7%) and high schools with 539,092 (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism persists as a notable concern in Georgia schools since the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days during 2024, according to state reports. In an effort to improve attendance, the state education department introduced a statewide plan featuring a live attendance dashboard, an outreach campaign, and additional support for districts in need.
In 2025, legislation updated Georgia’s school attendance rules, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The new law sets additional reporting requirements and supports alternative diploma routes for students.
As of 2026, Georgia reported an average student-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1, surpassing the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,657 | 115 | 7% |
| 2011-12 | 1,609 | 128 | 8% |
| 2012-13 | 1,620 | 113 | 7% |
| 2013-14 | 1,661 | 99 | 6% |
| 2014-15 | 1,623 | 97 | 6% |
| 2015-16 | 1,654 | 99 | 6% |
| 2016-17 | 1,664 | 99 | 6% |
| 2017-18 | 1,704 | 102 | 6% |
| 2018-19 | 1,717 | 103 | 6% |
| 2019-20 | 1,700 | 85 | 5% |
| 2020-21 | 1,746 | 87 | 5% |
| 2021-22 | 1,679 | 83 | 5% |
| 2022-23 | 1,677 | 83 | 5% |
| 2023-24 | 1,713 | 85 | 5% |
| 2024-25 | 1,753 | 105 | 6% |
