Enrollment
3,085
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130129000537
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
164.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Campbell High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Campbell High School
Campbell High School is a large high school in Smyrna, Georgia, enrolling 3,085 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Georgia schools and 31% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,085 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 1,010 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 3,085 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Cobb County also operates Osborne High School (2,790 students) and Walton High School (2,705 students) alongside Campbell 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 Campbell High School compares
Campbell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,203
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobb County, which includes Campbell High School.
$13,203
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~3,085 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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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.
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 50/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Campbell High School a good school?
Campbell High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 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.
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