- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Acworth, GA
Allatoona High School
Federal NCES profile for Allatoona High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130129003781
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allatoona High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Acworth · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Allatoona High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allatoona High School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Acworth, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Allatoona High School held near 1,642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 96.0 → 93.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 130129003781 · Acworth, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,560 enr · 16.3:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Allatoona High School held near 1,642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 96.0 → 93.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Allatoona High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school
Allatoona High School
1,560 students
What this shows Allatoona High School reports 1,560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allatoona High School compares
Allatoona High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 78% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,560 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,560
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
African American 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Allatoona High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allatoona High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allatoona High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allatoona High School
How many students attend Allatoona High School?
Allatoona High School has 1,560 students enrolled. It is a high school in Acworth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,694 (2022-23) → 1,642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allatoona High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allatoona High School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allatoona High School?
13.5% of students at Allatoona High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allatoona High School?
The largest demographic group at Allatoona High School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Acworth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allatoona High School?
Allatoona High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allatoona High School rank among public schools in Acworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Allatoona High School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Acworth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Acworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Allatoona High School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.