In the 2024-25 school year, Whitewater Middle School counted 461 white students among its enrollees, a 3.1% increase from the previous year, data from the Georgia Department of Education shows.
Total enrollment at Whitewater Middle School reached 871 students for the 2024-25 school year. White students represented 53% of the population, making them the school’s largest demographic group.
The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which has its central office in Fayetteville.
Out of the 24 schools in the Fayette County School District, Starrs Mill High School reported the highest white student enrollment for the 2024-25 school year, totaling 926 students.
According to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report, more than 1.7 million students were enrolled in Georgia’s public schools. The highest enrollment occurred in elementary grades with 787,206 students (45.9%), while middle schools had 388,733 (22.7%) and high schools had 539,092 (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools in the aftermath of the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. To improve attendance, the state agency launched a new initiative that uses a real-time attendance dashboard, a statewide awareness campaign, and targeted support for high-need districts.
In 2025, lawmakers in Georgia approved legislation to revise school attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The bill also amplified reporting requirements and coincides with programs that provide alternate routes for students to earn diplomas.
As of 2026, Georgia recorded a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1, an improvement over the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total white students | % of white students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 825 | 618 | 75% |
| 2011-12 | 806 | 604 | 75% |
| 2012-13 | 742 | 549 | 74% |
| 2013-14 | 967 | 657 | 68% |
| 2014-15 | 945 | 623 | 66% |
| 2015-16 | 926 | 611 | 66% |
| 2016-17 | 892 | 597 | 67% |
| 2017-18 | 890 | 569 | 64% |
| 2018-19 | 875 | 542 | 62% |
| 2019-20 | 904 | 551 | 61% |
| 2020-21 | 887 | 523 | 59% |
| 2021-22 | 897 | 520 | 58% |
| 2022-23 | 864 | 457 | 53% |
| 2023-24 | 860 | 447 | 52% |
| 2024-25 | 871 | 461 | 53% |
