Bonaire Primary School had 38 multiracial students enrolled during the 2024-25 school year, down 2.6% compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
The data also indicated that Bonaire Primary School’s total student body numbered 480 for 2024-25. Of those, multiracial students represented 8%, making them the second-smallest demographic group within the school.
The school is part of Houston County School District, whose main office is in Perry.
Across the district’s 36 schools, Houston County High School reported the largest multiracial student enrollment with 162 in the 2024-25 school year.
The National Center for Education Statistics notes that public school students in Georgia are 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 poses significant challenges for Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reports. To address this, GaDOE launched a statewide program that includes a live attendance dashboard, a public outreach campaign, and tailored assistance for districts with higher needs to help raise daily attendance rates.
In 2025, Georgia updated its attendance laws to prohibit expulsion for absenteeism alone. The new legislation introduces additional reporting obligations and matches measures supporting alternative diploma pathways.
By 2026, Georgia averaged about 14 students per teacher, surpassing the national ratio of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 480 | 52 | 11% |
| 2021-22 | 524 | 52 | 10% |
| 2022-23 | 513 | 51 | 10% |
| 2023-24 | 495 | 39 | 8% |
| 2024-25 | 480 | 38 | 8% |
