- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Quitman, GA
Brooks County High School
Federal NCES profile for Brooks County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130054000263
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooks County High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Quitman · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooks County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooks County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Quitman, GA.
School address
District: Brooks County · Georgia
NCES ID 130054000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Brooks County High School held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130054000263 · Quitman, GA High · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 14.3:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Quitman Elementary School (596 students)
Brooks County High School held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Brooks County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quitman Elemen
Quitman Elementary School
596 students
- This school
Brooks County High School
542 students
- Brooks County
Brooks County Middle School
489 students
- North Brooks E
North Brooks Elementary School
354 students
- Delta Innovati 107
Delta Innovative School
107 students
- Brooks County 91
Brooks County Early Learning Center
91 students
What this shows Brooks County High School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooks County High School compares
Brooks County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$15,866
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
White 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Brooks County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brooks County reports $15,866 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brooks County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Brooks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delta Innovative School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks County Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooks County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooks County High School
How many students attend Brooks County High School?
Brooks County High School has 542 students enrolled. It is a high school in Quitman, GA. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooks County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooks County High School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooks County High School?
96.9% of students at Brooks County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooks County High School?
The largest demographic group at Brooks County High School is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in Quitman, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooks County High School?
Brooks County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Brooks County High School rank among public schools in Quitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooks County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Quitman, 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 Quitman on the city page.
What other schools are in Brooks County?
Besides Brooks County High School, Brooks County also operates Quitman Elementary School (596 students), Brooks County Middle School (489 students), and North Brooks Elementary School (354 students). See the Brooks County district page for the complete list.