- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pearson, GA
Atkinson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Atkinson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130009000015
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atkinson County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pearson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Atkinson County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atkinson County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pearson, GA.
School address
District: Atkinson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130009000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Atkinson County High School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130009000015 · Pearson, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 15.4:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearson Elementary School (621 students)
Atkinson County High School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Atkinson County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearson Elemen
Pearson Elementary School
621 students
- This school
Atkinson County High School
447 students
- Atkinson Count
Atkinson County Middle School
336 students
- Willacoochee E 167
Willacoochee Elementary School
167 students
What this shows Atkinson County High School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atkinson County High School compares
Atkinson County 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 14% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,014
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
White 35.3%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Atkinson County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atkinson County reports $16,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atkinson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atkinson County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willacoochee Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atkinson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atkinson County High School
How many students attend Atkinson County High School?
Atkinson County High School has 447 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pearson, GA. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkinson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkinson County High School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atkinson County High School?
69.1% of students at Atkinson County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atkinson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Atkinson County High School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in Pearson, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atkinson County High School?
Atkinson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Atkinson County High School rank among public schools in Pearson?
By Resource Investment Index, Atkinson County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pearson, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Atkinson County?
Besides Atkinson County High School, Atkinson County also operates Pearson Elementary School (621 students), Atkinson County Middle School (336 students), and Willacoochee Elementary School (167 students). See the Atkinson County district page for the complete list.