In the 2024-25 school year, Union Grove High School enrolled 875 African American students, representing a 1% increase from the prior year, Georgia Department of Education data shows.
Total enrollment at Union Grove High School reached 1,591 students in 2024-25. African American students comprised 55% of the student population, making them the largest demographic at the school.
The school is part of Henry County School District, which has its central office in McDonough.
Of 50 schools in the Henry County School District, Dutchtown High School had the highest African American enrollment in 2024-25, with 1,379 students.
More than 1.7 million students attended Georgia public schools, according to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Enrollment was largest in elementary grades at 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by middle school with 388,733 students (22.7%), and high school with 539,092 students (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools post-pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, Georgia Department of Education reports. In response, the GaDOE launched a statewide initiative featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted support for high-need districts to improve daily attendance.
In 2025, Georgia legislators approved a bill amending school attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion solely due to absenteeism. The measure introduces new reporting duties and aligns with efforts to help students receive diplomas through alternative programs.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, lower than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,562 | 452 | 29% |
| 2011-12 | 1,574 | 456 | 29% |
| 2012-13 | 1,594 | 478 | 30% |
| 2013-14 | 1,620 | 502 | 31% |
| 2014-15 | 1,572 | 455 | 29% |
| 2015-16 | 1,471 | 441 | 30% |
| 2016-17 | 1,513 | 469 | 31% |
| 2017-18 | 1,541 | 508 | 33% |
| 2018-19 | 1,520 | 532 | 35% |
| 2019-20 | 1,511 | 574 | 38% |
| 2020-21 | 1,509 | 633 | 42% |
| 2021-22 | 1,590 | 731 | 46% |
| 2022-23 | 1,610 | 821 | 51% |
| 2023-24 | 1,634 | 866 | 53% |
| 2024-25 | 1,591 | 875 | 55% |
