In the 2024-25 school year, Pope High School had 106 African American students, representing a 1.9% increase over the prior year, based on information from the Georgia Department of Education.
Total enrollment at Pope High School for the 2024-25 school year was 1,774. African American students accounted for 6% of the student population, making up the second-smallest demographic group at the school.
The school is part of the Cobb County School District, which is headquartered in Marietta.
Of the 110 schools in Cobb County School District, McEachern High School had the largest enrollment of African American students in 2024-25, with 1,389 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reports Georgia’s public school student population is 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 challenge Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The agency responded by launching a statewide initiative that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and focused support for high-need districts to encourage regular attendance.
In 2025, Georgia lawmakers approved a bill revising school attendance laws to prohibit expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The legislation introduces additional reporting obligations and aligns with programs supporting alternative diploma pathways for students.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, ahead of the national average of 15:1.
Note: Due to potential gaps in the available data, reported percentages may not total exactly 100%.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,781 | 124 | 7% |
| 2011-12 | 1,719 | 137 | 8% |
| 2012-13 | 1,742 | 139 | 8% |
| 2013-14 | 1,815 | 145 | 8% |
| 2014-15 | 1,899 | 151 | 8% |
| 2015-16 | 1,959 | 137 | 7% |
| 2016-17 | 2,022 | 141 | 7% |
| 2017-18 | 1,992 | 119 | 6% |
| 2018-19 | 1,926 | 96 | 5% |
| 2019-20 | 1,922 | 115 | 6% |
| 2020-21 | 1,844 | 110 | 6% |
| 2021-22 | 1,815 | 127 | 7% |
| 2022-23 | 1,799 | 107 | 6% |
| 2023-24 | 1,739 | 104 | 6% |
| 2024-25 | 1,774 | 106 | 6% |
