Reports from the Georgia Department of Education indicate Burnt Hickory Elementary School registered 706 white students in the 2024-25 school year, a 6.1% decrease from the prior year.
The data noted a total student enrollment of 1,009 for the 2024-25 school year at Burnt Hickory Elementary School. White students comprised 70% of the overall population, representing the largest demographic group at the school.
Situated in Paulding County School District, the school’s central office is based in Dallas.
Within Paulding County School District’s 33 schools, North Paulding High School had the greatest number of white students enrolled in 2024-25 with 1,699 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reported that Georgia’s public school student population was roughly 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 concern in Georgia following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, as detailed by the Georgia Department of Education. To address the issue, GaDOE introduced a statewide program that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness push, and targeted interventions for high-need districts.
In 2025, state lawmakers updated Georgia school attendance regulations, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The changes also implement new reporting standards and support alternative pathways to earning diplomas.
As of 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was close to 14:1, which compares favorably to the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total white students | % of white students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 920 | 800 | 87% |
| 2011-12 | 924 | 794 | 86% |
| 2012-13 | 899 | 773 | 86% |
| 2013-14 | 882 | 749 | 85% |
| 2014-15 | 887 | 762 | 86% |
| 2015-16 | 903 | 767 | 85% |
| 2016-17 | 936 | 786 | 84% |
| 2017-18 | 955 | 792 | 83% |
| 2018-19 | 1,022 | 827 | 81% |
| 2019-20 | 1,054 | 832 | 79% |
| 2020-21 | 1,061 | 827 | 78% |
| 2021-22 | 1,071 | 813 | 76% |
| 2022-23 | 1,049 | 786 | 75% |
| 2023-24 | 1,045 | 752 | 72% |
| 2024-25 | 1,009 | 706 | 70% |
