Midway Hills Academy reports 241 African American students enrolled for 2024-25

Midway Hills Academy recorded enrollment of 241 African American students in the 2024-25 academic year, representing a 3.2% decrease compared with the prior year, data from the Georgia Department of Education shows.

Total enrollment at Midway Hills Academy reached 390 students for the 2024-25 period. African American students represented 62% of the student body, constituting the largest demographic group at the school.

Located in Baldwin County School District, the school’s administrative offices are in Milledgeville.

Of the six schools across Baldwin County School District, Baldwin High School reported the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2024-25 period, with 852 students.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Georgia public schools recorded the following racial and ethnic breakdown: 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 has remained a prominent challenge for Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reports. In response, GaDOE introduced a statewide plan that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness initiative, and dedicated support for high-need districts to encourage better attendance.

Georgia legislators approved a measure in 2025 amending attendance policy to prohibit expulsion exclusively for absenteeism. This law also establishes updated reporting standards and aligns with alternative graduation pathways for students.

In 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, surpassing the national average of 15:1.