Enrollment
775
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Summerville, GA
Chattooga High School
Federal NCES profile for Chattooga High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130108000418
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chattooga High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chattooga High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chattooga High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Summerville, GA.
School address
District: Chattooga County · Georgia
NCES ID 130108000418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chattooga High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chattooga High School
Chattooga High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Summerville, Georgia, enrolling 775 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.6% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 775 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 377 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #371, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 775 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Chattooga County also operates Leroy Massey Elementary School (877 students) and Menlo Elementary School (352 students) alongside Chattooga 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 Chattooga High School compares
Chattooga 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$13,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 775 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 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 76.6%
African American 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Chattooga High School is less 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 Chattooga County, which includes Chattooga High School.
$13,306
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 50.1%
Federal 20.8%
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 Chattooga High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Massey Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menlo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summerville Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyerly Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chattooga High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~775 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chattooga High School
How many students attend Chattooga High School?
Chattooga High School has 775 students enrolled. It is a high school in Summerville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattooga High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattooga High School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chattooga High School?
58.6% of students at Chattooga High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chattooga High School?
The largest demographic group at Chattooga High School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Summerville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chattooga High School?
Chattooga High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Chattooga High School rank among public schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Chattooga High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Summerville, 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 Summerville on the city page.
Is Chattooga High School a good school?
Chattooga High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Chattooga County?
Besides Chattooga High School, Chattooga County also operates Leroy Massey Elementary School (877 students), Menlo Elementary School (352 students), and Summerville Middle School (337 students). See the Chattooga County district page for the complete list.
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