Enrollment
921
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Nahunta, GA
Brantley County High School
Federal NCES profile for Brantley County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130048000258
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brantley County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Nahunta · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brantley County High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brantley County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Nahunta, GA.
School address
District: Brantley County · Georgia
NCES ID 130048000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brantley County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brantley County High School
Brantley County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Nahunta, Georgia, enrolling 921 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 70.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 921 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 39 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Brantley County also operates Hoboken Elementary School (551 students) and Brantley County Middle School (493 students) alongside Brantley County 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 Brantley County High School compares
Brantley County 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 15% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 921 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
921
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Georgia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$12,696
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 39 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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Brantley County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brantley County, which includes Brantley County High School.
$12,696
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 62.1%
Federal 20.6%
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 Brantley County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brantley County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nahunta Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atkinson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brantley County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~921 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brantley County High School
How many students attend Brantley County High School?
Brantley County High School has 921 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nahunta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brantley County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brantley County High School is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brantley County High School?
70.1% of students at Brantley County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brantley County High School?
The largest demographic group at Brantley County High School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Nahunta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brantley County High School?
Brantley County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Brantley County High School rank among public schools in Nahunta?
By Resource Investment Index, Brantley County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Nahunta, 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 Nahunta on the city page.
Is Brantley County High School a good school?
Brantley County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Brantley County?
Besides Brantley County High School, Brantley County also operates Hoboken Elementary School (551 students), Brantley County Middle School (493 students), and Nahunta Primary School (440 students). See the Brantley County district page for the complete list.
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