Campbell Middle School reports 721 African American students enrolled for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Campbell Middle School reported enrolling 721 African American students, representing a 2.7% increase from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

The total enrollment at Campbell Middle School reached 1,387 students in 2024-25. African American students represented 52% of the student population, making them the largest demographic group at the school.

Campbell Middle School operates within the Cobb County School District, which has its central office based in Marietta.

Out of 110 schools in Cobb County School District, McEachern High School recorded the most African American students in 2024-25, enrolling 1,389 individuals.

The Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report indicates that more than 1.7 million students attended Georgia’s public schools. Most enrollment occurred at the elementary level with 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by middle school at 388,733 students (22.7%) and high school with 539,092 students (31.4%).

Chronic absenteeism continues to be a concern in Georgia schools after the pandemic, as 20.7% of students missed at least 10% of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reported. The GaDOE responded with several statewide measures such as a live attendance dashboard, a public information campaign, and specialized support for districts with high absenteeism to improve attendance rates.

In 2025, a bill was enacted in Georgia amending school attendance rules to prohibit expulsion for absenteeism alone. The legislation also introduces additional reporting duties and supports alternative graduation pathways for students.

By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio near 14:1, which is better than the national ratio of 15:1.