- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rome, GA
Coosa High School
Federal NCES profile for Coosa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130219000937
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coosa High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #10 of 14
- schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Coosa High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coosa High School ranks #10 of 14 schools in Rome, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Coosa High School held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 130219000937 · Rome, GA Other · MID · TRAD
861 enr · 16.6:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Armuchee High School (953 students)
Coosa High School held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Coosa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Armuchee High
Armuchee High School
953 students
- Model High
Model High
915 students
- Pepperell High
Pepperell High School
866 students
- This school
Coosa High School
861 students
- Garden Lakes E
Garden Lakes Elementary School
536 students
- Pepperell Elem
Pepperell Elementary
534 students
What this shows Coosa High School reports 861 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coosa High School compares
Coosa 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
861
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
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
29.5%
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
$14,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
195
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Coosa High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Floyd County reports $14,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coosa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armuchee High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Model High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pepperell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pepperell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coosa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Rome
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West End Elementary School
Standard public school
1,005 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Armuchee High School
Standard public school
953 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Model High
Standard public school
915 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
West Central Elementary School
Standard public school
595 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~861 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coosa High School
How many students attend Coosa High School?
Coosa High School has 861 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rome, GA. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coosa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coosa 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 Coosa High School?
49.9% of students at Coosa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coosa High School?
The largest demographic group at Coosa High School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Rome, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coosa High School?
Coosa 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 Coosa High School rank among schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, Coosa High School ranks #10 of 14 schools in Rome, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rome on the city page.
What other schools are in Floyd County?
Besides Coosa High School, Floyd County also operates Armuchee High School (953 students), Model High (915 students), and Pepperell High School (866 students). See the Floyd County district page for the complete list.