Enrollment
2,039
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Canton, GA
Creekview High School
Federal NCES profile for Creekview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130111003308
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekview High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekview High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekview High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Canton, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111003308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
126.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creekview High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Creekview High School
Creekview High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Canton, Georgia, enrolling 2,039 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.8% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,039 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 39 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Canton's high schools, it stands alongside Cherokee High School (3,012 students): Creekview High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 15.7:1).
Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students) and Etowah High School (2,393 students) alongside Creekview 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 Creekview High School compares
Creekview 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 84% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,039 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,039
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$12,141
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 39 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 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Creekview High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherokee County, which includes Creekview High School.
$12,141
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Creekview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Canton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,039 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Creekview High School
How many students attend Creekview High School?
Creekview High School has 2,039 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekview High School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekview High School?
9.8% of students at Creekview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekview High School?
The largest demographic group at Creekview High School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Canton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekview High School?
Creekview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creekview High School rank among high schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekview High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Canton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Canton on the city page.
Is Creekview High School a good school?
Creekview High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 Cherokee County?
Besides Creekview High School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Sequoyah High School (2,021 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.
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