Dade Middle School reported enrolling 13 multiracial students for the 2024-25 school year, an increase of 8.3% compared to the prior year, based on figures from the Georgia Department of Education.
According to available data, the school’s enrollment totaled 461 students in the 2024-25 school year. Multiracial students accounted for 3% of the total—ranking as the second-largest demographic at the school.
Located in Dade County School District, the school’s central office is based in Trenton.
Of the four institutions within the Dade County School District, Dade Elementary School had the largest population of multiracial students, enrolling 25 in the 2024-25 school year.
The National Center for Education Statistics lists the racial and ethnic breakdown of Georgia’s public schools as 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.
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of the school year in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. Efforts in response include a statewide attendance initiative featuring a real-time monitoring dashboard, public engagement campaigns, and targeted resources for districts with the highest need to improve daily attendance.
Legislation passed by Georgia lawmakers in 2025 updates school attendance requirements and prohibits expulsions based only on absenteeism. The law also introduces additional reporting and supports pathways to graduation via alternative programs.
As of 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, outperforming the national mean of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 554 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011-12 | 523 | 10 | 2% |
| 2012-13 | 475 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013-14 | 491 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014-15 | 467 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015-16 | 480 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016-17 | 462 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017-18 | 489 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018-19 | 497 | 9 | 2% |
| 2019-20 | 493 | 9 | 2% |
| 2020-21 | 468 | 9 | 2% |
| 2021-22 | 424 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022-23 | 412 | 12 | 3% |
| 2023-24 | 417 | 12 | 3% |
| 2024-25 | 461 | 13 | 3% |
Information for this article is drawn from the Georgia Department of Education. Source data is available here.
