Enrollment
1,900
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130330001303
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 20/100 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
- 20
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bradwell Institute compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bradwell Institute
Bradwell Institute is a higher-need, large high school in Hinesville, Georgia, enrolling 1,900 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 47% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,900 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #85, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 60/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 475 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 463 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,900 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hinesville's high schools, it stands alongside Liberty County High School (1,192 students): Bradwell Institute is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 18.1:1).
Liberty County also operates Liberty County High School (1,192 students) and Button Gwinnett Elementary School (1,162 students) alongside Bradwell Institute.
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 Bradwell Institute compares
Bradwell Institute on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,299
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty County, which includes Bradwell Institute.
$12,299
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 53.5%
Federal 19.3%
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 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
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
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 (~1,900 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Bradwell Institute's federal record.
- Compare Bradwell Institute against another school. Compare schools
- Liberty County's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
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.
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 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bradwell Institute a good school?
Bradwell Institute earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.