Starrs Mill High School reports 134 African American students enrolled for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Starrs Mill High School’s enrollment included 134 African American students, matching the total from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Statistics indicated a total enrollment of 1,343 students at Starrs Mill High School for 2024-25. African American students represented 10% of the student population, ranking as the school’s second-largest demographic group.

The school operates within the Fayette County School District, whose central office is in Fayetteville.

Of the 24 schools in the Fayette County School District, Fayette County High School had the largest African American student enrollment in 2024-25, with 820 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported that the racial and ethnic breakdown of Georgia public school students was about 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 challenge Georgia schools following the pandemic, as 20.7% of students missed at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The GaDOE launched a statewide campaign featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, public outreach, and additional support for high-need districts to encourage daily attendance.

Georgia lawmakers updated state attendance laws in 2025 to prohibit expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The legislation also introduced new reporting requirements and aligned with programs that offer alternative pathways to graduation. More information can be found at this link.

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