Morgan County Primary School enrolls 152 African American students for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Morgan County Primary School enrolled 152 African American students, a 0.7% decrease compared with the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Records show Morgan County Primary School’s total enrollment was 760 students for the 2024-25 school year. African American students represented 20% of the population, making them the second-largest demographic group.

Located in the Morgan County School District, the school’s administrative offices are based in Madison.

Within the Morgan County School District’s four schools, Morgan County High School reported the highest number of African American students in the 2024-25 school year, enrolling 252 students.

Statistics from the National Center for Education Statistics indicate public schools across Georgia had a student composition of 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 affect Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The state has responded with a statewide initiative that features a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness effort, and tailored support for districts with the highest needs to encourage consistent attendance.

In 2025, lawmakers in Georgia updated school attendance laws to prohibit expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The legislation also introduces new reporting standards and supports programs that give students alternate paths to earning a diploma.

Data from 2026 show that Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was approximately 14:1, which is lower than the national average of 15:1.