White population accounts for 52% of Upson-Lee Middle School enrollment for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Upson-Lee Middle School had an enrollment of 459 white students, representing an 8.9% decrease from the prior year, based on figures from the Georgia Department of Education.

Total enrollment at Upson-Lee Middle School reached 884 students in the 2024-25 school year. White students comprised 52% of the student population, making them the largest demographic group.

The school is situated within the Thomaston-Upson County School District, which is administered from a central office in Thomaston.

Of the four schools within the Thomaston-Upson County School District, Upson-Lee High School had the largest white student enrollment for the 2024-25 school year, totaling 590 students.

As reported by the National Center for Education Statistics, Georgia public schools had a student body comprised of 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.

Post-pandemic, chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant challenge for Georgia schools, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. As a result, GaDOE introduced a statewide initiative which includes a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness campaigns, and targeted resources for districts with higher needs to encourage regular attendance.

In 2025, a bill was enacted by Georgia lawmakers revising school attendance regulations to prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The legislation also introduces new requirements for reporting and harmonizes with initiatives aimed at enabling students to achieve diplomas through alternative programs.

By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, which is a lower figure than the national average of 15:1.