Enrollment
428
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130084000330
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bowdon · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowdon High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bowdon High School
Bowdon High School is a mid-sized high school in Bowdon, Georgia, enrolling 428 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 428 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 251 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #220, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 92 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 428 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students) and Central High School (1,338 students) alongside Bowdon 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 Bowdon High School compares
Bowdon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County, which includes Bowdon High School.
$12,419
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 48.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 41/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Bowdon on the city page.
Is Bowdon High School a good school?
Bowdon High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 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.
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