- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130084000331
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Central High School grew from 1,280 students in 2022-23 to 1,356 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 70.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 130084000331 · Carrollton, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,338 enr · 19.7:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Central High School grew from 1,280 students in 2022-23 to 1,356 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 70.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Rica Hig
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- This school
Central High School
1,338 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- Temple High Sc
Temple High School
868 students
- Ithica Element
Ithica Elementary
809 students
What this shows Central High School reports 1,338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,946
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,009
- 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.
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 (~1,338 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,280 (2022-23) → 1,356 (2023-24), up 76.
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 33/100 (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 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.
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.