In the 2024-25 school year, Osborne High School enrolled 108 white students, reflecting a 20% decrease compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Overall student enrollment at Osborne High School reached 2,700 for 2024-25. White students accounted for 4% of the population, ranking as the school’s third-largest demographic group.
The school operates within the Cobb County School District, which is headquartered in Marietta.
Of Cobb County School District’s 110 schools, Walton High School reported the largest white student enrollment during 2024-25, with 1,561 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reported that Georgia public school enrollment by race and ethnicity was 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 remains a significant post-pandemic challenge, with 20.7% of students in Georgia missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, says the Georgia Department of Education. The statewide response has included a real-time attendance dashboard, awareness efforts, and targeted support for high-need districts.
In 2025, Georgia legislators updated attendance statutes, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The law also added new reporting guidelines and aligned with alternative diploma programs for students.
As of 2026, Georgia’s student-to-teacher ratio stood at about 14:1, outperforming the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total white students | % of white students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,685 | 117 | 7% |
| 2011-12 | 1,609 | 112 | 7% |
| 2012-13 | 1,751 | 105 | 6% |
| 2013-14 | 1,865 | 130 | 7% |
| 2014-15 | 1,887 | 113 | 6% |
| 2015-16 | 1,938 | 96 | 5% |
| 2016-17 | 2,053 | 82 | 4% |
| 2017-18 | 2,048 | 81 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 2,051 | 61 | 3% |
| 2019-20 | 2,109 | 84 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 2,238 | 111 | 5% |
| 2021-22 | 2,465 | 123 | 5% |
| 2022-23 | 2,642 | 105 | 4% |
| 2023-24 | 2,702 | 135 | 5% |
| 2024-25 | 2,700 | 108 | 4% |
