Pointe South Middle School sees 147 Hispanic students enroll for 2024-25

For the 2024-25 academic year, 147 Hispanic students enrolled at Pointe South Middle School, an increase of 0.7% compared to the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.

According to the data, the school’s total enrollment stood at 700 students, with Hispanic students representing 21% of the population—making them the second-largest demographic group at the school.

The school operates within the Clayton County School District, which is headquartered in Jonesboro.

Out of 65 schools in the Clayton County School District, Forest Park High School had the highest number of Hispanic students in 2024-25, enrolling 882 individuals.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported the overall racial and ethnic breakdown for Georgia public school students as approximately 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 continued to pose a challenge for Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In an effort to increase daily attendance, GaDOE introduced a statewide campaign incorporating a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness efforts, and targeted support for school districts with greater needs.

In 2025, Georgia legislators amended school attendance codes, prohibiting expulsion based purely on absenteeism. The updates require expanded reporting and align with pathways that assist students in earning diplomas through alternative programs.

By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was approximately 14:1, outperforming the national average of 15:1.