Jasper County Primary School reports 69 African American students for 2024-25

Jasper County Primary School reported an enrollment of 69 African American students for the 2024-25 school year, representing an 8% decrease compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Demographic data indicated the school had a total of 535 students enrolled for 2024-25. African American students comprised 13% of the student population, which made them the second-largest group within the school.

The school is part of Jasper County School District, with district offices based in Monticello.

Of the four schools in Jasper County School District, Jasper County High School reported the largest number of African American students in 2024-25, with 162 students enrolled.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported the statewide racial and ethnic breakdown in Georgia public schools 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 post-pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The department initiated a statewide plan that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness effort, and specialized support aimed at increasing daily attendance in high-need districts.

Georgia legislators updated school attendance laws in 2025 to prohibit expulsion due to absenteeism alone. The legislation also strengthens reporting requirements and offers alignment with programs offering alternative diploma paths.

Georgia maintained a student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 14:1 as of 2026, a figure better than the nationwide average of 15:1, according to data from Public School Review.