Berrien Middle School sees 458 white students enrolled for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Berrien Middle School reported 458 white students enrolled, a decrease of 6.3% compared to the prior year, based on information from the Georgia Department of Education.

Total enrollment at Berrien Middle School reached 655 for the 2024-25 school year. White students represented 70% of the student population, maintaining their status as the largest demographic group.

This school, which belongs to the Berrien County School District, is overseen from a central office in Nashville.

Of the five schools that make up the Berrien County School District, Berrien High School reported the largest enrollment of white students in the 2024-25 school year with 566 students.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, public school students in Georgia identify as approximately 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 has persisted as a significant challenge in Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more days in 2024 according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE introduced a statewide effort featuring a live attendance dashboard, a public outreach campaign, and targeted assistance to high-need districts to improve attendance rates.

In 2025, state legislators in Georgia approved changes to school attendance laws to end expulsions based solely on absenteeism. The law introduced updated reporting requirements and supports programs offering alternative paths for students to complete diploma requirements.

By 2026, Georgia had an average student-to-teacher ratio close to 14:1, slightly better than the national ratio of 15:1.