In the 2024-25 school year, Stallings Island Middle School enrolled 43 multiracial students, reflecting a 26.5% increase over the prior year, based on data from the Georgia Department of Education.
Stallings Island Middle School’s total enrollment reached 725 students for the 2024-25 school year. Of those, multiracial students accounted for 6% of the population, making them the smallest group represented within the school.
The school is part of Columbia County Public Schools, headquartered in Evans.
Out of the 30 schools in Columbia County Public Schools, Grovetown High School reported the largest number of multiracial students in the 2024-25 school year, enrolling 176 students.
The Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report showed that more than 1.7 million students attended public schools across the state. Elementary grades saw the highest enrollment with 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by 388,733 middle school students (22.7%), and 539,092 high school students (31.4%).
According to the Georgia Department of Education, chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant issue in Georgia schools, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024. As a response, GaDOE introduced a statewide plan featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness initiative, and focused support for districts with high needs to improve daily attendance rates.
In 2025, Georgia enacted new legislation modifying school attendance regulations, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The law includes expanded reporting guidelines and greater alignment with programs that offer alternative paths to a diploma.
By 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is lower than the national average of 15:1.
Note: Due to potential gaps in the available data, reported percentages may not total exactly 100%.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 570 | 17 | 3% |
| 2011-12 | 531 | 15 | 3% |
| 2012-13 | 567 | 17 | 3% |
| 2013-14 | 564 | 22 | 4% |
| 2014-15 | 564 | 22 | 4% |
| 2015-16 | 562 | 28 | 5% |
| 2016-17 | 595 | 29 | 5% |
| 2017-18 | 692 | 34 | 5% |
| 2018-19 | 712 | 35 | 5% |
| 2019-20 | 714 | 42 | 6% |
| 2020-21 | 717 | 43 | 6% |
| 2021-22 | 730 | 36 | 5% |
| 2022-23 | 692 | 34 | 5% |
| 2023-24 | 682 | 34 | 5% |
| 2024-25 | 725 | 43 | 6% |
