White students represent 39% of Feagin Mill Middle School’s 2024-25 enrollment

Feagin Mill Middle School enrolled 386 white students for the 2024-25 school year, marking an increase of 9.3% from the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.

The school’s total enrollment in 2024-25 reached 991 students. White students accounted for 39% of the overall population, making them the school’s largest group.

Feagin Mill Middle School is part of the Houston County School District, whose central office is located in Perry.

Of the 36 schools within the district, Veterans High School reported the highest enrollment of white students in 2024-25, with a total of 968 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics data indicate Georgia’s public school students were 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 remains a significant challenge for Georgia schools after the pandemic, as 20.7% of students missed 10% or more days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. GaDOE responded with a statewide plan, featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted assistance for high-need districts to improve attendance.

In 2025, legislation adopted by Georgia lawmakers updated school attendance laws to prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The new law also introduces expanded reporting requirements and supports programs for students completing diplomas through alternative means.

As of 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, which is more favorable than the national average of 15:1.