Durham Middle School reported 49 Asian students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year, representing a 2% decline from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
The overall student count at Durham Middle School reached 981 in 2024-25. Asian students constituted about 5% of the total population, placing them among the smallest demographic groups at the school.
Durham Middle School is part of Cobb County School District, which has its main office in Marietta.
Walton High School had the highest number of Asian students—646—in the Cobb County School District among its 110 schools for the 2024-25 academic year.
Figures from the National Center for Education Statistics indicated that public school students in Georgia were about 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 be a significant challenge in Georgia schools, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, based on Georgia Department of Education data. In response, GaDOE launched a statewide initiative featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, outreach campaigns, and targeted help for high-need districts to improve attendance rates.
In 2025, Georgia legislators approved a bill that revised school attendance regulations, preventing expulsions solely due to absenteeism. The law also established new reporting standards and aligns with alternative diploma programs for students.
Data from 2026 show that Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, an improvement over the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,107 | 33 | 3% |
| 2011-12 | 1,102 | 44 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 1,092 | 32 | 3% |
| 2013-14 | 1,024 | 30 | 3% |
| 2014-15 | 1,062 | 42 | 4% |
| 2015-16 | 1,036 | 41 | 4% |
| 2016-17 | 1,059 | 42 | 4% |
| 2017-18 | 1,035 | 41 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 1,104 | 44 | 4% |
| 2019-20 | 1,104 | 33 | 3% |
| 2020-21 | 1,075 | 32 | 3% |
| 2021-22 | 1,003 | 40 | 4% |
| 2022-23 | 1,031 | 41 | 4% |
| 2023-24 | 1,011 | 50 | 5% |
| 2024-25 | 981 | 49 | 5% |
