- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nashville, GA
Berrien High School
Federal NCES profile for Berrien High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130039000192
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berrien High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Berrien High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berrien High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Nashville, GA.
School address
District: Berrien County · Georgia
NCES ID 130039000192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Berrien High School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 130039000192 · Nashville, GA High · MID · TRAD
850 enr · 14.7:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Berrien Primary School (785 students)
Berrien High School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Berrien High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Berrien High School
850 students
- Berrien Primar
Berrien Primary School
785 students
- Berrien Elemen
Berrien Elementary School
692 students
- Berrien Middle
Berrien Middle School
673 students
- Berrien Academ 61
Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center
61 students
What this shows Berrien High School reports 850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berrien High School compares
Berrien 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$12,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
African American 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Berrien High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berrien County reports $12,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berrien High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berrien Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berrien Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berrien High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 61:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Nashville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~850 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berrien High School
How many students attend Berrien High School?
Berrien High School has 850 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nashville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 856 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berrien High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berrien High School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berrien High School?
36.3% of students at Berrien High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berrien High School?
The largest demographic group at Berrien High School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Nashville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berrien High School?
Berrien High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Berrien High School rank among public schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Berrien High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Nashville, 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 Nashville on the city page.
What other schools are in Berrien County?
Besides Berrien High School, Berrien County also operates Berrien Primary School (785 students), Berrien Elementary School (692 students), and Berrien Middle School (673 students). See the Berrien County district page for the complete list.