- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Folkston, GA
Charlton County High School
Federal NCES profile for Charlton County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130099000358
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlton County High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Folkston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlton County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlton County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Folkston, GA.
School address
District: Charlton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130099000358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Charlton County High School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.6 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130099000358 · Folkston, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 14.4:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Folkston Elementary School (545 students)
Charlton County High School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.6 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Charlton County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Folkston Eleme
Folkston Elementary School
545 students
- Bethune Middle
Bethune Middle School
453 students
- This school
Charlton County High School
417 students
- St. George Ele 198
St. George Elementary School
198 students
What this shows Charlton County High School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlton County High School compares
Charlton County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 19% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$13,990
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
African American 33.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Charlton County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlton County reports $13,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlton County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkston Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethune Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. George Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlton County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charlton County High School
How many students attend Charlton County High School?
Charlton County High School has 417 students enrolled. It is a high school in Folkston, GA. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlton County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlton County High School is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlton County High School?
48.9% of students at Charlton County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlton County High School?
The largest demographic group at Charlton County High School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Folkston, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlton County High School?
Charlton County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Charlton County High School rank among public schools in Folkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlton County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Folkston, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Charlton County?
Besides Charlton County High School, Charlton County also operates Folkston Elementary School (545 students), Bethune Middle School (453 students), and St. George Elementary School (198 students). See the Charlton County district page for the complete list.