- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hinesville, GA
Bradwell Institute
Federal NCES profile for Bradwell Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130330001303
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradwell Institute earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Hinesville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradwell Institute has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradwell Institute ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Hinesville, GA.
School address
District: Liberty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130330001303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+133 students YoY
Bradwell Institute grew from 1,755 students in 2022-23 to 1,888 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 90.1 → 93.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+133 students YoY 130330001303 · Hinesville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,900 enr · 21.1:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty County High School (1,192 students)
Bradwell Institute grew from 1,755 students in 2022-23 to 1,888 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 90.1 → 93.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bradwell Institute in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bradwell Institute
1,900 students
- Liberty County
Liberty County High School
1,192 students
- Button Gwinnet
Button Gwinnett Elementary School
1,162 students
- Snelson-Golden
Snelson-Golden Middle School
876 students
- Lewis Frasier
Lewis Frasier Middle School
828 students
- Taylors Creek
Taylors Creek Elementary School
765 students
What this shows Bradwell Institute reports 1,900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradwell Institute compares
Bradwell Institute is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 47% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,900 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,900
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$12,560
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
237
in-school suspensions + 226 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
White 12.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Bradwell Institute is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty County reports $12,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradwell Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Button Gwinnett Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snelson-Golden Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis Frasier Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylors Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradwell Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Hinesville
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 (~1,900 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bradwell Institute
How many students attend Bradwell Institute?
Bradwell Institute has 1,900 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hinesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,755 (2022-23) → 1,888 (2023-24), up 133.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradwell Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradwell Institute is 21.1:1, which is 47% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradwell Institute?
54.8% of students at Bradwell Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradwell Institute?
The largest demographic group at Bradwell Institute is African American at 59.4% of enrollment, in Hinesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradwell Institute?
Bradwell Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Bradwell Institute rank among public schools in Hinesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradwell Institute ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Hinesville, 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 Hinesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty County?
Besides Bradwell Institute, Liberty County also operates Liberty County High School (1,192 students), Button Gwinnett Elementary School (1,162 students), and Snelson-Golden Middle School (876 students). See the Liberty County district page for the complete list.