Rising Starr Middle School had an enrollment of 46 multiracial students for the 2024-25 school year, a decrease of 4.2% from the prior year, according to data published by the Georgia Department of Education.
The overall student population at Rising Starr Middle School reached 935 during 2024-25. Multiracial students represented 5% of this total, making them the least-represented group at the school.
The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which is headquartered in Fayetteville.
Out of the 24 schools in Fayette County School District, McIntosh High School reported the largest number of multiracial student enrollments in 2024-25, with 105 students.
As reported by the National Center for Education Statistics, the percentages of public school students in Georgia by race include: 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 has remained a persistent concern for Georgia schools in the post-pandemic period, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, Georgia Department of Education figures indicate. The agency has responded by introducing a statewide initiative, including a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign and added support for school districts with high need to encourage daily attendance. For additional information, see GaDOE’s update.
Georgia lawmakers approved legislation in 2025 amending school attendance rules to prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The new law introduces further reporting requirements and coordinates with alternative diploma pathway programs. Details are available here.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, which is better than the national ratio of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,039 | 41 | 4% |
| 2011-12 | 1,035 | 41 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 1,030 | 30 | 3% |
| 2013-14 | 966 | 28 | 3% |
| 2014-15 | 960 | 38 | 4% |
| 2015-16 | 966 | 38 | 4% |
| 2016-17 | 930 | 37 | 4% |
| 2017-18 | 895 | 35 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 946 | 37 | 4% |
| 2019-20 | 969 | 38 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 949 | 47 | 5% |
| 2021-22 | 954 | 57 | 6% |
| 2022-23 | 919 | 55 | 6% |
| 2023-24 | 964 | 48 | 5% |
| 2024-25 | 935 | 46 | 5% |
