In the 2024-25 school year, Barber Middle School reported enrolling 55 multiracial students, marking a 3.5% decrease compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
The latest data indicate total enrollment at Barber Middle School stood at 789 students for 2024-25. Multiracial students comprised 7% of the school’s population, representing the second-smallest group by number.
Barber Middle School is part of the Cobb County School District, which is headquartered in Marietta.
Out of the 110 schools in Cobb County School District, Campbell High School reported the highest number of enrolled multiracial students for 2024-25, with 149.
Statewide, more than 1.7 million students attended Georgia public schools according to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Elementary grades accounted for the largest portion, enrolling 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by middle school at 388,733 (22.7%), and high school at 539,092 (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to impact Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education found. In response, the GaDOE initiated a statewide effort that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, publicity campaigns, and focused assistance for high-need districts to improve attendance.
Legislation passed in 2025 changed school attendance laws in Georgia, prohibiting expulsions for absenteeism alone. The law requires new attendance reporting and compels alignment with programs that support students seeking alternative diploma options.
As of 2026, Georgia averaged roughly 14 students per teacher, a figure better than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 956 | 38 | 4% |
| 2011-12 | 967 | 48 | 5% |
| 2012-13 | 971 | 58 | 6% |
| 2013-14 | 979 | 58 | 6% |
| 2014-15 | 938 | 56 | 6% |
| 2015-16 | 942 | 56 | 6% |
| 2016-17 | 903 | 54 | 6% |
| 2017-18 | 906 | 45 | 5% |
| 2018-19 | 921 | 46 | 5% |
| 2019-20 | 895 | 62 | 7% |
| 2020-21 | 902 | 54 | 6% |
| 2021-22 | 857 | 59 | 7% |
| 2022-23 | 860 | 60 | 7% |
| 2023-24 | 824 | 57 | 7% |
| 2024-25 | 789 | 55 | 7% |
