In the 2024-25 school year, Richards Middle School reported enrolling 158 Asian students, a decrease of 3.7% compared with the previous year, according to figures from the Georgia Department of Education.
Overall, Richards Middle School’s total enrollment reached 1,987 students for the 2024-25 school year. Asian students represented 8% of the school’s population, ranking as the third-largest demographic group.
The school is part of Gwinnett County School District, which is headquartered in Lawrenceville.
Among Gwinnett County School District’s 140 schools, North Gwinnett High School had the highest number of enrolled Asian students in the 2024-25 school year, totaling 1,023 students.
Georgia’s public schools enrolled over 1.7 million students, as noted in the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Enrollment was highest at the elementary level with 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 following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reported. To address this, GaDOE introduced a statewide initiative featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and focused support for districts with the greatest need.
In 2025, Georgia lawmakers updated attendance laws to prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The revisions include additional reporting requirements and coordinate with programs offering alternative diploma pathways.
As of 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, outperforming the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 2,172 | 152 | 7% |
| 2011-12 | 1,401 | 84 | 6% |
| 2012-13 | 1,426 | 85 | 6% |
| 2013-14 | 1,538 | 107 | 7% |
| 2014-15 | 1,578 | 126 | 8% |
| 2015-16 | 1,955 | 195 | 10% |
| 2016-17 | 2,070 | 186 | 9% |
| 2017-18 | 2,173 | 195 | 9% |
| 2018-19 | 2,178 | 196 | 9% |
| 2019-20 | 2,178 | 196 | 9% |
| 2020-21 | 2,191 | 219 | 10% |
| 2021-22 | 2,104 | 168 | 8% |
| 2022-23 | 2,000 | 160 | 8% |
| 2023-24 | 2,061 | 164 | 8% |
| 2024-25 | 1,987 | 158 | 8% |
