Three Asian students are part of the student body at Hand in Hand Primary School in the 2024-25 academic year, Georgia Department of Education data show. Georgia Department of Education.
Out of a total enrollment of 373 for the 2024-25 year, Asian students accounted for 1% at Hand in Hand Primary School, representing one of the smallest demographic groups within the school.
The school is situated in the Thomas County School District, which has its administrative offices in Thomasville.
Within the seven schools that comprise Thomas County School District, Thomas County Middle School had the most Asian students enrolled for the 2024-25 year, reporting 16 students.
More than 1.7 million students attended Georgia’s public schools, according to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Enrollment reached its highest numbers in the elementary grades at 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by middle school at 388,733 students (22.7%), and high school at 539,092 students (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism remains a significant concern in Georgia following the pandemic, as 20.7% of students missed 10% or more school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reported. To address this, the Georgia Department of Education launched a statewide initiative that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, an awareness campaign, and specialized assistance for districts requiring additional support to improve daily attendance.
In 2025, Georgia legislators approved a bill that updates school attendance requirements to prohibit expulsion only for absenteeism. The legislation also builds in additional reporting obligations and coordinates with programs allowing students to earn diplomas by alternative means.
As of 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, which is stronger than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 316 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011-12 | 327 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012-13 | 370 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013-14 | 381 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014-15 | 386 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015-16 | 368 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016-17 | 380 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017-18 | 407 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018-19 | 391 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019-20 | 373 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020-21 | 392 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021-22 | 371 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022-23 | 383 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023-24 | 375 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024-25 | 373 | 3 | 1% |
