Enrollment
1,646
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Douglasville, GA
Chapel Hill High School
Federal NCES profile for Chapel Hill 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 130186002317
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapel Hill High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapel Hill High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapel Hill High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186002317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapel Hill High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapel Hill High School
Chapel Hill High School is a large high school in Douglasville, Georgia, enrolling 1,646 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Georgia schools and 40% 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 39.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,646 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #101.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 424 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,646 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Douglasville's high schools, it stands alongside Douglas County High School (1,958 students): Chapel Hill High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 18.3:1).
Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students) and New Manchester High School (1,894 students) alongside Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill High School compares
Chapel Hill 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,646 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,646
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$12,996
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
296
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 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
African American 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
White 10.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Chapel Hill High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County, which includes Chapel Hill High School.
$12,996
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 43.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 Chapel Hill High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapel Hill High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Douglasville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Douglas County High School
Standard public school
1,958 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
New Manchester High School
Standard public school
1,894 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
South Paulding High School
Standard public school
1,881 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Alexander High School
Standard public school
1,830 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chapel Hill High School
How many students attend Chapel Hill High School?
Chapel Hill High School has 1,646 students enrolled. It is a high school in Douglasville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapel Hill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapel Hill High School is 20.1:1, which is 40% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapel Hill High School?
39.6% of students at Chapel Hill High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapel Hill High School?
The largest demographic group at Chapel Hill High School is African American at 65.1% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapel Hill High School?
Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill High School rank among high schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapel Hill High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Douglasville, 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 Douglasville on the city page.
Is Chapel Hill High School a good school?
Chapel Hill High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Douglas County?
Besides Chapel Hill High School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Alexander High School (1,830 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.
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