Barber Middle School saw a total of 23 Asian students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year, representing a 28.1% decline compared with the prior year, based on data provided by the Georgia Department of Education.
According to the records, the school had an overall enrollment of 789 students during that academic year. Asian students made up 3% of this total, constituting the smallest demographic group at the school.
The campus operates within the Cobb County School District, whose main office is situated in Marietta.
Out of the 110 institutions in the Cobb County School District, Walton High School reported the largest number of Asian students during the 2024-25 year, totaling 646.
Data from the National Center for Education Statistics indicates Georgia’s public school student population was around 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 schools statewide, with the Georgia Department of Education reporting that 20.7% of students missed 10% or more days in 2024. As a result, the department started a state-level initiative introducing a live attendance dashboard, bolstering public awareness, and directing support toward districts in greatest need to raise daily attendance.
In 2025, new state legislation changed Georgia’s school attendance law to prohibit expulsions based solely on absenteeism. These changes also require additional reporting and support alternative diploma pathways.
By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, outpacing the U.S. national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 956 | 47 | 5% |
| 2011-12 | 967 | 48 | 5% |
| 2012-13 | 971 | 38 | 4% |
| 2013-14 | 979 | 39 | 4% |
| 2014-15 | 938 | 37 | 4% |
| 2015-16 | 942 | 37 | 4% |
| 2016-17 | 903 | 36 | 4% |
| 2017-18 | 906 | 36 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 921 | 27 | 3% |
| 2019-20 | 895 | 26 | 3% |
| 2020-21 | 902 | 36 | 4% |
| 2021-22 | 857 | 34 | 4% |
| 2022-23 | 860 | 34 | 4% |
| 2023-24 | 824 | 32 | 4% |
| 2024-25 | 789 | 23 | 3% |
