During the 2024-25 school year, Durham Middle School reported 49 multiracial students enrolled, reflecting an 18.3% decrease compared to the prior year, according to data from the Georgia Department of Education.
The school’s total enrollment stood at 981 students in 2024-25. Of those, multiracial students represented 5% of the student body, making them one of the school’s smaller demographic groups.
Durham Middle School is part of Cobb County School District, which is headquartered in Marietta.
Within Cobb County School District’s 110 schools, Campbell High School had the largest number of multiracial students in 2024-25, enrolling 149 students.
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 at 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by middle school with 388,733 students (22.7%), and high school with 539,092 students (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism has persisted in Georgia schools since the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, based on figures from the Georgia Department of Education. The GaDOE initiated a statewide effort that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public outreach initiative, and specialized support for high-need districts to encourage daily attendance.
In 2025, Georgia legislators approved changes to school attendance laws, prohibiting expulsions solely due to absenteeism. The revised law also implements new reporting obligations and connects with programs that allow students to earn diplomas via alternative pathways.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, beating the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,107 | 11 | 1% |
| 2011-12 | 1,102 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012-13 | 1,092 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013-14 | 1,024 | 20 | 2% |
| 2014-15 | 1,062 | 21 | 2% |
| 2015-16 | 1,036 | 31 | 3% |
| 2016-17 | 1,059 | 21 | 2% |
| 2017-18 | 1,035 | 31 | 3% |
| 2018-19 | 1,104 | 33 | 3% |
| 2019-20 | 1,104 | 44 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 1,075 | 53 | 5% |
| 2021-22 | 1,003 | 60 | 6% |
| 2022-23 | 1,031 | 61 | 6% |
| 2023-24 | 1,011 | 60 | 6% |
| 2024-25 | 981 | 49 | 5% |
