Enrollment
1,283
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Milledgeville, GA
Baldwin High School
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130021000158
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Milledgeville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Milledgeville, GA.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130021000158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baldwin High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baldwin High School
Baldwin High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Milledgeville, Georgia, enrolling 1,283 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,283 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 186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and White (20%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 493 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,283 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 28 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Milledgeville's high schools, it stands alongside Millegeville Itu (10 students): Baldwin High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Baldwin County also operates Oak Hill Ms (974 students) and Lakeview Primary (804 students) alongside Baldwin 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 Baldwin High School compares
Baldwin 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,283 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,283
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$13,772
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
315
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 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
African American 69.1%
White 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Baldwin High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin County, which includes Baldwin High School.
$13,772
Per student
-1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 34.7%
Federal 28.1%
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 Baldwin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Hills Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Hills Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldwin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Milledgeville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~1,283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Baldwin High School
How many students attend Baldwin High School?
Baldwin High School has 1,283 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milledgeville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin High School is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldwin High School?
89.4% of students at Baldwin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin High School?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin High School is African American at 69.1% of enrollment, in Milledgeville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin High School?
Baldwin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Baldwin High School rank among public schools in Milledgeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Milledgeville, 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 Milledgeville on the city page.
Is Baldwin High School a good school?
Baldwin High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Baldwin County?
Besides Baldwin High School, Baldwin County also operates Oak Hill Ms (974 students), Lakeview Primary (804 students), and Lakeview Academy (575 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.
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