During the 2024-25 academic year, Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School enrolled 667 African American students, representing an 8.4% decrease compared with the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.
Enrollment data indicated a total of 1,421 students at Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School for 2024-25. African American students accounted for 47% of the school’s population, making them the largest group in the student body.
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School operates within the Douglas County School District, whose main office is located in Douglasville.
New Manchester High School, among the 35 schools in Douglas County School District, had the highest number of African American enrollees in 2024-25, with 1,422 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reports that public school enrollment in Georgia was made up of approximately 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 students.
Chronic absenteeism has continued to challenge Georgia schools in the years following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE instituted a statewide strategy including a real-time attendance dashboard, a public information campaign, and targeted assistance for districts with high needs.
In 2025, Georgia legislators updated school attendance regulations, prohibiting expulsion solely due to absenteeism. The new law also requires expanded reporting and supports programs offering alternative diploma pathways for students.
For 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, outperforming the national ratio of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,761 | 898 | 51% |
| 2011-12 | 1,504 | 736 | 49% |
| 2012-13 | 1,415 | 735 | 52% |
| 2013-14 | 1,386 | 734 | 53% |
| 2014-15 | 1,442 | 778 | 54% |
| 2015-16 | 1,530 | 810 | 53% |
| 2016-17 | 1,546 | 834 | 54% |
| 2017-18 | 1,559 | 841 | 54% |
| 2018-19 | 1,530 | 780 | 51% |
| 2019-20 | 1,515 | 787 | 52% |
| 2020-21 | 1,475 | 752 | 51% |
| 2021-22 | 1,463 | 731 | 50% |
| 2022-23 | 1,429 | 700 | 49% |
| 2023-24 | 1,518 | 728 | 48% |
| 2024-25 | 1,421 | 667 | 47% |