Northeast High School reports 727 African American students for 2024-25

Northeast High School recorded an enrollment of 727 African American students during the 2024-25 school year, a 2.5% increase compared to the prior year, based on data from the Georgia Department of Education.

Figures showed that the total student body at Northeast High School reached 782 for 2024-25. African American students represented 93% of this population, making them the predominant group at the school.

The school is part of Bibb County School District, which is headquartered in Macon.

Westside High School had the highest African American enrollment within Bibb County School District’s 34 schools, with 804 students for 2024-25.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, public school students in Georgia were 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 be a significant concern in Georgia’s post-pandemic schools, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of instructional days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, the department launched a statewide initiative that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a campaign to raise public awareness, and targeted support for districts with high need to improve attendance rates.

In 2025, Georgia legislators approved an update to school attendance laws that prohibits expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The new regulations also introduce additional reporting requirements and coordinate with programs that provide alternative paths for students to earn diplomas.

By 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 14:1, which is lower than the national average of 15:1.