- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alma, GA
Bacon County High School
Federal NCES profile for Bacon County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130015002357
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bacon County High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Alma · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bacon County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bacon County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Alma, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Bacon County High School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.1 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 130015002357 · Alma, GA High · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 14.4:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Bacon County Primary School (551 students)
Bacon County High School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.1 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bacon County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bacon County High School
633 students
- Bacon County P
Bacon County Primary School
551 students
- Bacon County M
Bacon County Middle School
462 students
- Bacon County E
Bacon County Elementary School
448 students
What this shows Bacon County High School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bacon County High School compares
Bacon 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 15% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$14,862
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 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
African American 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Bacon 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 Bacon County reports $14,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bacon County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon County Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bacon County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bacon County Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bacon County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bacon County High School
How many students attend Bacon County High School?
Bacon County High School has 633 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alma, GA. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bacon County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bacon County High School is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bacon County High School?
51.8% of students at Bacon County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bacon County High School?
The largest demographic group at Bacon County High School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Alma, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bacon County High School?
Bacon County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Bacon County High School rank among public schools in Alma?
By Resource Investment Index, Bacon County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Alma, 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 Bacon County?
Besides Bacon County High School, Bacon County also operates Bacon County Primary School (551 students), Bacon County Middle School (462 students), and Bacon County Elementary School (448 students). See the Bacon County district page for the complete list.