Enrollment
953
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rome, GA
Armuchee High School
Federal NCES profile for Armuchee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130219002375
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armuchee High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Armuchee High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armuchee High School ranks #12 of 14 schools in Rome, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+47% 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
What stands out at Armuchee High School
Armuchee High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rome, Georgia, enrolling 953 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 47% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 953 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #240.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 477 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Rome's public schools, it stands alongside West End Elementary School (1,005 students): Armuchee High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 16.2:1).
Floyd County also operates Model High (915 students) and Pepperell High School (866 students) alongside Armuchee High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Armuchee High School compares
Armuchee High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 47% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 52% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 953 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
953
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Armuchee High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Floyd County, which includes Armuchee High School.
$14,189
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Armuchee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pepperell High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coosa High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pepperell Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armuchee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 16.2:1 students per teacher
Model High
Standard public school
915 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Coosa High School
Standard public school
861 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
West Central Elementary School
Standard public school
595 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~953 students)
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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 public school in Rome, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armuchee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Armuchee High School is 21.2:1, which is 47% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Rome, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armuchee High School?
Armuchee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Armuchee High School rank among schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, Armuchee High School ranks #12 of 14 schools in Rome, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rome on the city page.
Is Armuchee High School a good school?
Armuchee High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Floyd County?
Besides Armuchee High School, Floyd County also operates Model High (915 students), Pepperell High School (866 students), and Coosa High School (861 students). See the Floyd County district page for the complete list.
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