- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smyrna, GA
Campbell High School
Federal NCES profile for Campbell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130129000537
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Campbell High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Campbell High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Campbell High School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Smyrna, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+102 students YoY
Campbell High School held near 3,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+102 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 164.6 → 172.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+102 students YoY 130129000537 · Smyrna, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,085 enr · 18.8:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Osborne High School (2,790 students)
Campbell High School held near 3,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+102 headcount). Teacher FTE added 164.6 → 172.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Campbell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- Wheeler High S
Wheeler High School
2,401 students
What this shows Campbell High School reports 3,085 students on the CCD universe file.
How Campbell High School compares
Campbell 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 34% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,085 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,085
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$14,680
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
661
in-school suspensions + 349 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
White 18.2%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Campbell High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Campbell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheeler High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Campbell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,401
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- 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 (~3,085 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Campbell High School
How many students attend Campbell High School?
Campbell High School has 3,085 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smyrna, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,928 (2022-23) → 3,030 (2023-24), nearly flat (+102).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campbell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Campbell High School is 18.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Campbell High School?
40.3% of students at Campbell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Campbell High School?
The largest demographic group at Campbell High School is African American at 42.6% of enrollment, in Smyrna, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Campbell High School?
Campbell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Campbell High School rank among public schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, Campbell High School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Smyrna, 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 Smyrna on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Campbell High School, Cobb County also operates Osborne High School (2,790 students), Walton High School (2,705 students), and Pebblebrook High School (2,574 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.