- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bowdon, GA
Bowdon High School
Federal NCES profile for Bowdon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130084000330
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowdon High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bowdon · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowdon High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowdon High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bowdon, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084000330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bowdon High School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 130084000330 · Bowdon, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 17.1:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Bowdon High School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bowdon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Rica Hig
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,338 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- Temple High Sc
Temple High School
868 students
- This school 428
Bowdon High School
428 students
What this shows Bowdon High School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowdon High School compares
Bowdon 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$12,946
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Bowdon High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowdon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowdon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowdon High School
How many students attend Bowdon High School?
Bowdon High School has 428 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bowdon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowdon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowdon High School is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowdon High School?
47.5% of students at Bowdon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowdon High School?
The largest demographic group at Bowdon High School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Bowdon, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowdon High School?
Bowdon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Bowdon High School rank among public schools in Bowdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowdon High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bowdon, 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 Carroll County?
Besides Bowdon High School, Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students), Central High School (1,338 students), and Central Middle School (1,009 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.