Hispanic enrollment reaches 4% at Twiggs County High in 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Twiggs County High School had nine Hispanic students enrolled—a 50% increase compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

The school’s total enrollment stood at 229 students for 2024-25. Hispanic students comprised 4% of that population, ranking as the second-smallest demographic group represented at the school.

Located within the Twiggs County School District, the central office for the district is based in Jeffersonville.

Of the three Twiggs County School District schools, both Twiggs County High School and Jeffersonville Elementary School had the largest totals of Hispanic enrollees in 2024-25, registering nine students each.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported the racial and ethnic distribution of public school students in Georgia as: 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 impact Georgia schools following the pandemic. In 2024, 20.7% of students missed 10% or more of their school days, according to the Georgia Department of Education. To address the challenge, GaDOE introduced new strategies such as a real-time attendance dashboard, awareness initiatives, and additional support for districts with high rates of absenteeism to improve daily attendance.

In 2025, Georgia legislators approved changes to state attendance laws prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The update also includes new data reporting requirements and supports flexibility for students pursuing diplomas via alternative options.

For 2026, Georgia reported an average student-teacher ratio of about 14:1, outperforming the national average of 15:1.