In the 2024-25 school year, Jenkins County High School counted 30 Hispanic students, reflecting a 20% increase compared to the prior year, data from the Georgia Department of Education indicates.
The overall student body at Jenkins County High School totaled 304 students for the 2024-25 school year. Hispanic students accounted for 10%, which made them the second-smallest demographic group represented at the school.
This school is based within the Jenkins County School District, with its main office located in Millen.
Of the three schools in Jenkins County School District, Jenkins County Elementary School had the largest Hispanic student enrollment during the 2024-25 school year with 48 students.
Figures from the National Center for Education Statistics reveal Georgia public school students’ racial and ethnic breakdown: Black (36.4%), white (35.9%), Hispanic (18.1%), Asian (4%), multiracial (4.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (0.2%), and Pacific Islander (0.1%).
Georgia schools continue to face significant challenges with chronic absenteeism. In 2024, 20.7% of the state’s students missed 10% or more school days, the Georgia Department of Education reports. Efforts to address the issue include a statewide initiative launched by GaDOE featuring an attendance dashboard, a public education campaign, and focused resources for high-need districts aimed at improving daily attendance.
A bill passed by Georgia lawmakers in 2025 updated school attendance rules, prohibiting expulsion based solely on absenteeism. It introduced additional reporting requirements and supports alternative routes to earning a diploma.
As of 2026, Georgia schools averaged a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, compared to the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Hispanic students | % of Hispanic students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 402 | 16 | 4% |
| 2011-12 | 386 | 11 | 3% |
| 2012-13 | 379 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013-14 | 380 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014-15 | 361 | 14 | 4% |
| 2015-16 | 336 | 16 | 5% |
| 2016-17 | 310 | 15 | 5% |
| 2017-18 | 303 | 15 | 5% |
| 2018-19 | 291 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019-20 | 271 | 10 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 295 | 8 | 3% |
| 2021-22 | 303 | 12 | 4% |
| 2022-23 | 313 | 18 | 6% |
| 2023-24 | 320 | 25 | 8% |
| 2024-25 | 304 | 30 | 10% |
