In the 2024-25 school year, Screven County High School had 254 white students enrolled, a 1.2% increase from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Total student enrollment at Screven County High School reached 592 in 2024-25. White students comprised 43% of the population, making them the school’s second-largest demographic.
The school operates within the Screven County School District, with the district office based in Sylvania.
Among three schools in Screven County School District, Screven County Elementary School recorded the greatest number of white students in 2024-25 at 411.
Georgia’s public schools enrolled over 1.7 million students, according to the Fiscal Year 2026-1 report from the Georgia Department of Education. Elementary schools reported the highest numbers at 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by middle schools with 388,733 (22.7%) and high schools with 539,092 (31.4%).
The issue of chronic absenteeism continues in Georgia, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, based on Georgia Department of Education statistics. To address this, GaDOE initiated several statewide efforts including an attendance dashboard, awareness campaigns, and enhanced assistance for districts in need to raise attendance rates.
In 2025, lawmakers in Georgia approved legislation updating attendance policies to prohibit expulsions due only to absenteeism. The revised rules also expand reporting measures and are designed to complement existing programs that offer alternative diploma pathways.
By 2026, Georgia reached an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, outperforming the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total white students | % of white students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 749 | 352 | 47% |
| 2011-12 | 696 | 334 | 48% |
| 2012-13 | 678 | 325 | 48% |
| 2013-14 | 634 | 297 | 47% |
| 2014-15 | 657 | 295 | 45% |
| 2015-16 | 639 | 300 | 47% |
| 2016-17 | 619 | 297 | 48% |
| 2017-18 | 642 | 314 | 49% |
| 2018-19 | 563 | 275 | 49% |
| 2019-20 | 550 | 269 | 49% |
| 2020-21 | 553 | 259 | 47% |
| 2021-22 | 548 | 252 | 46% |
| 2022-23 | 567 | 260 | 46% |
| 2023-24 | 585 | 251 | 43% |
| 2024-25 | 592 | 254 | 43% |
