- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Commerce, GA
Commerce High School
Federal NCES profile for Commerce High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130144000622
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Commerce High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Commerce · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Commerce High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Commerce High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Commerce, GA.
School address
District: Commerce City · Georgia
NCES ID 130144000622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Commerce High School grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 130144000622 · Commerce, GA High · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 14.3:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Commerce Middle School (579 students)
Commerce High School grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Commerce High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Commerce Middl
Commerce Middle School
579 students
- This school
Commerce High School
557 students
- Commerce Prima
Commerce Primary
456 students
- Commerce Eleme
Commerce Elementary School
308 students
What this shows Commerce High School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Commerce High School compares
Commerce 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$13,892
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Commerce High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Commerce City reports $13,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Commerce High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Commerce Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Commerce Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Commerce High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Commerce High School
How many students attend Commerce High School?
Commerce High School has 557 students enrolled. It is a high school in Commerce, GA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commerce High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Commerce High School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Commerce High School?
36.7% of students at Commerce High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Commerce High School?
The largest demographic group at Commerce High School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Commerce, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Commerce High School?
Commerce High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Commerce High School rank among public schools in Commerce?
By Resource Investment Index, Commerce High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Commerce, 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 Commerce on the city page.
What other schools are in Commerce City?
Besides Commerce High School, Commerce City also operates Commerce Middle School (579 students), Commerce Primary (456 students), and Commerce Elementary School (308 students). See the Commerce City district page for the complete list.