The 2024-25 school year at Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus included 10 Asian students, with enrollment figures steady compared to the prior year, based on data from the Georgia Department of Education.
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus recorded a total student body of 1,059 in 2024-25. Data indicated Asian students represented 1% of the overall enrollment, making them the smallest represented group at the campus.
This school operates within Monroe County School District, which has its central office in Forsyth.
Within the five schools comprising Monroe County School District, T.G. Scott Elementary School enrolled the most Asian students in 2024-25, totaling 15 students.
Georgia’s public schools served more than 1.7 million students, according to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 data. Most students attended elementary grades, totaling 787,206 (45.9%), while middle schools enrolled 388,733 (22.7%) and high schools served 539,092 (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism has continued as a significant concern in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 20.7% of Georgia students missing 10% or more days of school in 2024, per the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE launched a statewide initiative, implementing a real-time attendance dashboard, elevating public awareness, and providing targeted support for districts with high need in order to promote increased daily attendance.
In 2025,Georgia legislators approved a bill modifying attendance policies to prohibit expulsion solely on the basis of absenteeism. The updated law establishes new reporting obligations and ensures compatibility with alternative diploma pathways.
By 2026, the average pupil-to-teacher ratio in Georgia stood at approximately 14:1, compared to the national ratio of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | 959 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013-14 | 923 | 9 | 1% |
| 2014-15 | 889 | 8 | 1% |
| 2015-16 | 869 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016-17 | 874 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017-18 | 889 | 8 | 1% |
| 2018-19 | 912 | 9 | 1% |
| 2019-20 | 945 | 9 | 1% |
| 2020-21 | 906 | 9 | 1% |
| 2021-22 | 1,016 | 10 | 1% |
| 2022-23 | 1,015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2023-24 | 1,056 | 10 | 1% |
| 2024-25 | 1,059 | 10 | 1% |
