Greenbrier High School saw 1,253 white students enrolled for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Greenbrier High School reported enrolling 1,253 white students, reflecting a 2.5% increase compared to the prior year, data from the Georgia Department of Education show.

According to the figures, total enrollment stood at 1,929 students at Greenbrier High School for 2024-25. Of these, white students accounted for 65% of enrollment, making them the school’s largest demographic group.

Greenbrier High School is part of Columbia County Public Schools, which has its central office in Evans.

Out of all 30 schools in Columbia County Public Schools, Greenbrier High School had the highest number of white students enrolled in 2024-25, with 1,253 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reports Georgia public school student demographics were approximately 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 significant concern across Georgia schools after the pandemic, with the Georgia Department of Education noting that 20.7% of students were absent for at least 10% of school days during 2024. The agency introduced a statewide effort that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public campaign, and additional support for districts with greater needs to improve daily student attendance.

In 2025, state lawmakers updated Georgia’s attendance laws to prohibit expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The changes also implement new reporting standards and connect with programs offering alternative diploma pathways.

By 2026, Georgia’s student-to-teacher ratio averaged about 14:1, which is an improvement compared to the national average of 15:1.