Enrollment
953
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130219002375
Armuchee High School — Rome, GA
Federal NCES profile for Armuchee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Floyd County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Armuchee High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Armuchee High School reports 953 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 45.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 52% below the Georgia average and 44% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 477 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Floyd County spends $16,880 per pupil district-wide, above the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.4% from local sources (property taxes), 44.9% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Armuchee High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 52% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 953 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 52% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 93% in Georgia — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$16,880
per pupil, district-wide
— above Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 477 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 953 Top 79% in Georgia — larger than 21% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.9% -52% vs state
NCES ID 130219002375
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 477:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.0%
In-school suspensions 108
Out-of-school suspensions 41
Expulsions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Floyd County, which includes Armuchee High School.
$16,880
Per student
+8%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 44.9%
Federal 16.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
Similar other schools in Rome
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West End Elementary School
Standard public school
1,005 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Model High
Standard public school
915 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Coosa High School
Standard public school
861 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
West Central Elementary School
Standard public school
595 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Armuchee High School
How many students attend Armuchee High School?
Armuchee High School has 953 students enrolled. It is a other school in Rome, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armuchee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Armuchee High School is 18:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Armuchee High School?
28.9% of students at Armuchee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armuchee High School?
The largest demographic group at Armuchee High School is White at 79.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Rome, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armuchee High School?
Armuchee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.