Enrollment
878
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Augusta, GA
Butler High School
Federal NCES profile for Butler High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130438001562
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Butler High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butler High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Butler High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Butler High School
Butler High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Augusta, Georgia, enrolling 878 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Georgia schools and 33% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 878 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 339 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #326, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 294 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 878 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Augusta's high schools, it stands alongside Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students): Butler High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 17.6:1).
Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students) and Cross Creek High School (1,152 students) alongside Butler 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 Butler High School compares
Butler 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 878 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
878
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.8%
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
$14,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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
African American 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
White 4.2%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Butler High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond County, which includes Butler High School.
$14,096
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 40.0%
Federal 24.4%
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 Butler High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenn Hills High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butler High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Augusta
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Academy of Richmond County High School
Standard public school
1,178 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Cross Creek High School
Standard public school
1,152 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Westside High School
Standard public school
1,088 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Glenn Hills High School
Standard public school
839 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Laney High School
Standard public school
736 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Josey High School
Standard public school
625 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~878 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Butler High School
How many students attend Butler High School?
Butler High School has 878 students enrolled. It is a high school in Augusta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler High School is 19.1:1, which is 33% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butler High School?
98.0% of students at Butler High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler High School?
The largest demographic group at Butler High School is African American at 87.7% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler High School?
Butler High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Butler High School rank among high schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Butler High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Augusta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Augusta on the city page.
Is Butler High School a good school?
Butler High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Richmond County?
Besides Butler High School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.
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