In the 2024-25 school year, Bonaire Primary School enrolled 115 African American students—an increase of 6.5% from the prior year, the Georgia Department of Education reported.
Total enrollment at Bonaire Primary School reached 480 students in 2024-25. African American students comprised 24% of all students, ranking as the second-largest demographic at the school.
The campus is situated within the Houston County School District, whose central office is based in Perry.
Of the 36 schools within Houston County, Warner Robins High School enrolled the largest number of African American students in the 2024-25 term, with 1,072 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reports that Georgia’s public school student population was 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 challenge Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students absent for at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to Georgia Department of Education data. To address the issue, GaDOE has implemented a statewide attendance initiative featuring a real-time dashboard, an awareness campaign, and targeted support for districts most in need.
Legislation passed in Georgia in 2025 updated attendance statutes, prohibiting expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The law also introduced new reporting measures and supports the development of diploma pathways through alternative means.
Georgia recorded an average student-to-teacher ratio around 14:1 heading into 2026, outperforming the national average of 15:1 as noted by Public School Review.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 480 | 72 | 15% |
| 2021-22 | 524 | 89 | 17% |
| 2022-23 | 513 | 92 | 18% |
| 2023-24 | 495 | 108 | 22% |
| 2024-25 | 480 | 115 | 24% |