In the 2024-25 school year, Upson-Lee High School enrolled 57 multiracial students, representing a 3.4% decline compared to the previous year, according to data from the Georgia Department of Education.
According to the latest figures, the overall enrollment at Upson-Lee High School reached 1,157 for the 2024-25 school year. Of that total, multiracial students accounted for 5% of the population and represented the second-smallest demographic group on campus.
The school operates within the Thomaston-Upson County School District, whose central office is in Thomaston.
Out of four schools in the Thomaston-Upson County School District, Upson-Lee Primary School reported the largest number of multiracial students in the 2024-25 school year, enrolling 68.
Statewide, the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report shows more than 1.7 million students attended Georgia public schools. Most students were in elementary grades, totaling 787,206 (45.9%), with middle schools enrolling 388,733 (22.7%) and high schools at 539,092 (31.4%).
In Georgia schools, chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant challenge after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, per the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, GaDOE introduced initiatives such as a real-time attendance dashboard, a public outreach effort, and targeted interventions for districts most in need to improve attendance rates.
A new law approved by Georgia lawmakers in 2025 prohibits expulsion solely for absenteeism, revises school attendance requirements, and introduces comprehensive data collection and expanded pathways for earning a diploma.
In 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was roughly 14:1, a figure lower than the national average of 15:1, according to recent data.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,380 | 27 | 2% |
| 2011-12 | 1,271 | 25 | 2% |
| 2012-13 | 1,212 | 24 | 2% |
| 2013-14 | 1,230 | 24 | 2% |
| 2014-15 | 1,277 | 25 | 2% |
| 2015-16 | 1,301 | 39 | 3% |
| 2016-17 | 1,320 | 52 | 4% |
| 2017-18 | 1,284 | 51 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 1,210 | 48 | 4% |
| 2019-20 | 1,155 | 46 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 1,173 | 46 | 4% |
| 2021-22 | 1,183 | 47 | 4% |
| 2022-23 | 1,161 | 46 | 4% |
| 2023-24 | 1,183 | 59 | 5% |
| 2024-25 | 1,157 | 57 | 5% |
