Enrollment
892
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 130042001942
Central High School — Macon, GA
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 40
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 17
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bibb County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central High School reports 892 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 56.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 65% above the Georgia average and 93% above the national baseline. The school offers 3 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 255 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bibb County spends $15,811 per pupil district-wide, above the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.9% from local sources (property taxes), 36.6% from the state, and 24.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 892 | top 75% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 65% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,811
per pupil, district-wide
— above Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 255 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 892 Top 75% in Georgia — larger than 25% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +65% vs state
NCES ID 130042001942
Student demographics
African American 85.0%
White 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 85.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.5
Students per counselor 255:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 115
Expulsions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bibb County, which includes Central High School.
$15,811
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 36.6%
Federal 24.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 892 students enrolled. It is a high school in Macon, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 15.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
100.0% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is African American at 85.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Macon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.