Taylors Creek Elementary counts 357 African American students for 2024-25

During the 2024-25 school year, Taylors Creek Elementary enrolled 357 African American students, an increase of 25.3% from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Enrollment figures show the school had 761 students in total for the 2024-25 school year. African American students comprised 47% of the student body, representing the largest group in the school.

Taylors Creek Elementary is part of Liberty County School District, headquartered in Hinesville.

Out of the 12 schools in the Liberty County School District, Bradwell Institute had the highest count of African American students in 2024-25, enrolling 1,101 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that public school students in Georgia were 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 be a challenge in Georgia schools following the pandemic. The Georgia Department of Education reported that 20.7% of students missed at least 10% of school days in 2024. In response, GaDOE rolled out a statewide initiative featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a public outreach campaign, and specific supports for high-need districts to encourage attendance.

In 2025, Georgia legislators updated attendance laws to prohibit expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The update also introduced new reporting standards and aligns with pathways enabling students to graduate through alternative programs.

By 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is better compared to the nationwide average of 15:1.