Enrollment
1,338
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Carrollton, GA
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130084000331
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Carrollton, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084000331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central High School
Central High School is a large high school in Carrollton, Georgia, enrolling 1,338 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Georgia schools and 37% 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 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,338 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #216, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 307 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,338 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Carrollton's high schools, it stands alongside Carrollton High School (1,859 students): Central High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 19.4:1).
Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students) and Central Middle School (1,009 students) alongside Central 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 Central High School compares
Central 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,338 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,338
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$12,419
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
217
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 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
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Central High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County, which includes Central High School.
$12,419
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 48.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ithica Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Carrollton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 1,338 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carrollton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 19.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
37.9% 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 White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Carrollton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Central High School rank among high schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton on the city page.
Is Central High School a good school?
Central High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 Carroll County?
Besides Central High School, Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students), Central Middle School (1,009 students), and Central Elementary School (991 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.
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