- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Barnesville, OH
Barnesville High School
Federal NCES profile for Barnesville 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 390452002121
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnesville High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Barnesville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Barnesville High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnesville High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Barnesville, OH.
School address
District: Barnesville Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390452002121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Barnesville High School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 390452002121 · Barnesville, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 19.3:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Barnesville Elementary School (516 students)
Barnesville High School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Barnesville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barnesville El
Barnesville Elementary School
516 students
- Barnesville Mi
Barnesville Middle School
418 students
- This school
Barnesville High School
385 students
What this shows Barnesville High School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barnesville High School compares
Barnesville High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$12,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Barnesville High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barnesville Exempted Village reports $12,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barnesville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnesville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnesville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnesville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barnesville High School
How many students attend Barnesville High School?
Barnesville High School has 385 students enrolled. It is a high school in Barnesville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnesville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnesville High School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barnesville High School?
23.5% of students at Barnesville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnesville High School?
The largest demographic group at Barnesville High School is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Barnesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnesville High School?
Barnesville 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 Barnesville High School rank among public schools in Barnesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnesville High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Barnesville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Barnesville Exempted Village?
Besides Barnesville High School, Barnesville Exempted Village also operates Barnesville Elementary School (516 students) and Barnesville Middle School (418 students). See the Barnesville Exempted Village district page for the complete list.