Enrollment
464
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cusseta, GA
Chattahoochee County High School
Federal NCES profile for Chattahoochee County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130105003525
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chattahoochee County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cusseta · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chattahoochee County High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chattahoochee County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cusseta, GA.
School address
District: Chattahoochee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130105003525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chattahoochee County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chattahoochee County High School
Chattahoochee County High School is a mid-sized high school in Cusseta, Georgia, enrolling 464 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.4% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 464 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #90.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 69/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 663 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 24.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 96 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 464 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Chattahoochee County also operates Chattahoochee County Education Center (285 students) and Chattahoochee County Middle School (199 students) alongside Chattahoochee County 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 Chattahoochee County High School compares
Chattahoochee County 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 63% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Georgia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,184
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 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 43.3%
African American 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Chattahoochee County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chattahoochee County, which includes Chattahoochee County High School.
$12,184
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 55.0%
Federal 24.1%
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 Chattahoochee County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee County Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chattahoochee County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chattahoochee County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chattahoochee County High School
How many students attend Chattahoochee County High School?
Chattahoochee County High School has 464 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cusseta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattahoochee County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattahoochee County High School is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chattahoochee County High School?
22.4% of students at Chattahoochee County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chattahoochee County High School?
The largest demographic group at Chattahoochee County High School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Cusseta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chattahoochee County High School?
Chattahoochee County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chattahoochee County High School rank among public schools in Cusseta?
By Resource Investment Index, Chattahoochee County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cusseta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cusseta on the city page.
Is Chattahoochee County High School a good school?
Chattahoochee County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Chattahoochee County?
Besides Chattahoochee County High School, Chattahoochee County also operates Chattahoochee County Education Center (285 students) and Chattahoochee County Middle School (199 students). See the Chattahoochee County district page for the complete list.
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