In the 2024-25 school year, Warren County Middle School registered 137 African American students—an increase of 3.8% from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Total enrollment for the year was 155 students, with African American students making up 89% of the population, the school’s largest demographic group.
Located within Warren County School District, Warren County Middle School operates under the district office based in Warrenton.
Among Warren County School District’s three schools, Freeman Elementary School reported the highest number of African American students in the 2024-25 academic year, enrolling 241 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics indicated that, statewide in Georgia, about 36.4% of public school students were 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 significant concern in schools across Georgia following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, the Georgia Department of Education started new statewide measures including a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign and additional help for districts with high needs to improve daily attendance.
Legislators in Georgia approved a bill in 2025 updating school attendance policies; the new law prohibits students from being expelled solely for absenteeism and establishes new reporting rules. The policy also aligns with programs that allow for alternative diploma pathways for students.
By 2026, Georgia posted an average student-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1, which is more favorable than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 143 | 132 | 93% |
| 2011-12 | 125 | 117 | 94% |
| 2012-13 | 132 | 124 | 94% |
| 2013-14 | 134 | 125 | 94% |
| 2014-15 | 146 | 131 | 90% |
| 2015-16 | 151 | 132 | 88% |
| 2016-17 | 134 | 117 | 88% |
| 2017-18 | 130 | 115 | 89% |
| 2018-19 | 123 | 108 | 88% |
| 2019-20 | 140 | 123 | 88% |
| 2020-21 | 153 | 131 | 86% |
| 2021-22 | 157 | 136 | 87% |
| 2022-23 | 157 | 131 | 84% |
| 2023-24 | 154 | 132 | 86% |
| 2024-25 | 155 | 137 | 89% |
