White student enrollment at Northbrook Middle drops to 103 for 2024-25

Northbrook Middle School had 103 white students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year, an 8% decrease compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

The school’s total enrollment reached 939 students for 2024-25. White students represented 11% of this total, ranking as the second-smallest demographic group at the school.

Northbrook Middle operates within the Gwinnett County School District, which is based in Lawrenceville.

Out of Gwinnett County School District’s 140 schools, North Gwinnett High School reported the most white students enrolled in 2024-25, with 1,113.

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that Georgia’s public school population was 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.

Chronic absenteeism has remained a significant challenge after the pandemic, as 20.7% of students in Georgia missed 10% or more instructional days in 2024, per the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, GaDOE initiated new statewide efforts such as a live attendance dashboard, awareness campaigns, and focused support for high-need areas to encourage consistent attendance.

In 2025, Georgia lawmakers enacted changes to attendance laws, prohibiting expulsions solely due to absenteeism. The updated law also mandates expanded reporting and supports alternative diploma programs for students.

By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-teacher ratio of about 14:1, improving on the national rate of 15:1.

Note: Due to potential gaps in the available data, reported percentages may not total exactly 100%.

Information in this article was obtained from the Georgia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.