Riverdale High School’s student body included 2% multiracial students in 2024-25

During the 2024-25 school year, Riverdale High School had 25 multiracial students enrolled—a 4.2% increase from the prior year—according to the Georgia Department of Education reports.

Riverdale High School’s total enrollment reached 1,289 students for 2024-25. Of that number, multiracial students represented 2% of the population, making them the third-largest student group at the school.

The school belongs to the Clayton County School District, headquartered in Jonesboro.

Out of 65 schools within the district, Lovejoy High School reported the highest number of multiracial students for 2024-25, enrolling 59.

Figures from the National Center for Education Statistics indicate that Georgia’s public school students are roughly 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 continues to affect Georgia schools post-pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, as reported by the Georgia Department of Education. The state has responded with initiatives such as a real-time attendance dashboard, a statewide campaign, and targeted measures in high-need districts to promote regular attendance.

In 2025, state lawmakers updated school attendance laws to prohibit expulsion for absences alone. The legislation also adds reporting obligations and aligns with alternative diploma programs.

As of 2026, Georgia’s student-to-teacher ratio averaged about 14:1, which is lower than the national ratio of 15:1.