- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130048000258
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Brantley County High School grew from 902 students in 2022-23 to 949 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 62.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 130048000258 · Nahunta, GA High · MID · TRAD
921 enr · 15.6:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoboken Elementary School (551 students)
Brantley County High School grew from 902 students in 2022-23 to 949 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 62.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Brantley County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brantley County High School
921 students
- Hoboken Elemen
Hoboken Elementary School
551 students
- Brantley Count
Brantley County Middle School
493 students
- Nahunta Primar
Nahunta Primary School
440 students
- Waynesville Pr
Waynesville Primary School
434 students
- Atkinson Eleme 276
Atkinson Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Brantley County High School reports 921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brantley County High School compares
Brantley County High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,358
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
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.
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
District finance for Brantley County reports $13,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~921 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 902 (2022-23) → 949 (2023-24), up 47.
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 40/100 (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 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.
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.