- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thomasville, GA
Bishop Hall Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Bishop Hall Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130489002342Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bishop Hall Charter School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bishop Hall Charter School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bishop Hall Charter School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Thomasville, GA.
School address
District: Thomas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130489002342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bishop Hall Charter School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130489002342 · Thomasville, GA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
143 enr · 13:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas County Middle School (1,665 students)
Bishop Hall Charter School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bishop Hall Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas County
Thomas County Middle School
1,665 students
- Thomas County
Thomas County Central High School
1,633 students
- Garrison-Pilch
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School
811 students
- Cross Creek El
Cross Creek Elementary School
809 students
- Hand in Hand P
Hand in Hand Primary
712 students
- This school 143
Bishop Hall Charter School
143 students
What this shows Bishop Hall Charter School reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bishop Hall Charter School compares
Bishop Hall Charter 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
African American 26.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Bishop Hall Charter School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Thomas County reports $14,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bishop Hall Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas County Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hand in Hand Primary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bishop Hall Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Thomasville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hand in Hand Primary
Standard public school
712 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Jerger Elementary School
Standard public school
708 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
379 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Harper Elementary School
Standard public school
263 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~143 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bishop Hall Charter School
How many students attend Bishop Hall Charter School?
Bishop Hall Charter School has 143 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Thomasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Hall Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Hall Charter School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bishop Hall Charter School?
76.8% of students at Bishop Hall Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bishop Hall Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Bishop Hall Charter School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Thomasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bishop Hall Charter School?
Bishop Hall Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bishop Hall Charter School rank among schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bishop Hall Charter School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Thomasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thomasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Thomas County?
Besides Bishop Hall Charter School, Thomas County also operates Thomas County Middle School (1,665 students), Thomas County Central High School (1,633 students), and Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School (811 students). See the Thomas County district page for the complete list.