Lena Mae Moses Middle School enrolled 18 Asian students in 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Lena Mae Moses Middle School registered 18 Asian students, representing an increase of 100% over the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

The school’s total enrollment reached 911 students, data showed. Asian students made up 2% of the student population, making them the smallest demographic group at the school.

Lena Mae Moses Middle School is part of the Paulding County School District, whose central office is located in Dallas.

Of the 33 Paulding County School District schools, Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad reported the largest enrollment of Asian students in 2024-25, with 82 students.

More than 1.7 million students were enrolled in Georgia public schools, as noted in the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Elementary levels held the highest enrollment with 787,206 students (45.9%), while middle school had 388,733 (22.7%), and high school reported 539,092 (31.4%).

Chronic absenteeism continues to be a challenge in Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, per the Georgia Department of Education. Efforts to boost daily attendance include a new real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and focused support for districts with high needs, as part of a statewide initiative by GaDOE.

In 2025, Georgia lawmakers approved a bill updating school attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion based solely on absenteeism. Additionally, the law establishes new data reporting rules and coordinates with programs permitting alternative pathways to graduation.

As of 2026, Georgia reported an average student-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is favorable compared to the national average of 15:1.