Reports from the Georgia Department of Education show Morningside Elementary School had 292 African American students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, a 1% increase from the prior year.
Total enrollment at Morningside Elementary School for 2024-25 reached 450, with African American students accounting for 65% of the overall student body—making them the largest demographic group in the school.
Located within Houston County School District, the school is overseen by a central office based in Perry.
Out of the 36 schools in Houston County School District, Warner Robins High School enrolled the most African American students—1,072—for the 2024-25 school year.
According to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report, more than 1.7 million students attended Georgia public schools. Elementary grades were the largest segment, enrolling 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by 388,733 in middle school (22.7%) and 539,092 in high school (31.4%).
Georgia schools continue to face challenges with chronic absenteeism after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, as reported by the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, the Georgia Department of Education initiated a statewide campaign, implementing a real-time attendance dashboard, essay a public awareness platform, and support for high-need districts to increase regular attendance.
A measure passed in 2025 by Georgia lawmakers revised school attendance laws to bar expulsion strictly due to absenteeism. The law also mandates new reporting practices and supports pathways for students seeking diplomas through alternative programs.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, which outperformed the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 398 | 159 | 40% |
| 2011-12 | 401 | 184 | 46% |
| 2012-13 | 401 | 184 | 46% |
| 2013-14 | 399 | 179 | 45% |
| 2014-15 | 434 | 277 | 64% |
| 2015-16 | 447 | 299 | 67% |
| 2016-17 | 460 | 317 | 69% |
| 2017-18 | 440 | 312 | 71% |
| 2018-19 | 433 | 285 | 66% |
| 2019-20 | 436 | 283 | 65% |
| 2020-21 | 429 | 274 | 64% |
| 2021-22 | 456 | 296 | 65% |
| 2022-23 | 445 | 284 | 64% |
| 2023-24 | 453 | 289 | 64% |
| 2024-25 | 450 | 292 | 65% |
