Three Asian students were enrolled at McIntosh County Middle School in the 2024-25 school year, marking a 50% increase over the prior year, according to figures from the Georgia Department of Education.
Overall enrollment at the school reached 309 students for 2024-25. Asian students accounted for 1% of the student population, making them the school’s smallest demographic group.
The school operates within the McIntosh County School District, which has its main office in Darien.
Of the three schools in the district, Todd Grant Elementary School reported the largest number of Asian students in 2024-25, totaling six.
The Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report stated that more than 1.7 million public school students were enrolled statewide. Elementary grades had the highest enrollment at 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by 388,733 in middle grades (22.7%), and 539,092 in high schools (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant problem in Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more days in 2024, as outlined by the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE implemented a statewide plan that features a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness initiative, and specific assistance for at-risk districts to improve attendance rates.
In 2025, Georgia legislators approved changes to attendance statutes prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The amendment introduces new accountability measures and supports alternative diploma pathways for students.
By 2026, Georgia’s student-to-teacher ratio stood at about 14:1, surpassing the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 368 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011-12 | 368 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012-13 | 374 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013-14 | 388 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014-15 | 367 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015-16 | 332 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016-17 | 302 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017-18 | 302 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018-19 | 316 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019-20 | 336 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020-21 | 311 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021-22 | 291 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022-23 | 277 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023-24 | 286 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024-25 | 309 | 3 | 1% |
