Enrollment
978
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cordele, GA
Crisp County High School
Federal NCES profile for Crisp County 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 130156000769
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crisp County High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Cordele · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crisp 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, Crisp County High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Cordele, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crisp County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crisp County High School
Crisp County High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Cordele, Georgia, enrolling 978 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.0% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 978 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 275 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #258, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and White (29%) (diversity index 57/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 441 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 978 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Crisp County also operates Crisp County Primary School (964 students) and Crisp County Middle School (714 students) alongside Crisp 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 Crisp County High School compares
Crisp 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 | 99.0% | ▲ 63% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 978 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
978
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
49.7%
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
$14,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
190
in-school suspensions + 251 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 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
African American 58.3%
White 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Crisp 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 Crisp County, which includes Crisp County High School.
$14,107
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 46.5%
Federal 23.2%
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 Crisp County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crisp County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crisp County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crisp County Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crisp County Pre-K | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crisp County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~978 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crisp County High School
How many students attend Crisp County High School?
Crisp County High School has 978 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cordele, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crisp County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crisp 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 Crisp County High School?
99.0% of students at Crisp County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crisp County High School?
The largest demographic group at Crisp County High School is African American at 58.3% of enrollment, in Cordele, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crisp County High School?
Crisp County 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 Crisp County High School rank among public schools in Cordele?
By Resource Investment Index, Crisp County High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Cordele, 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 Cordele on the city page.
Is Crisp County High School a good school?
Crisp County High School earns 23/100 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 Crisp County?
Besides Crisp County High School, Crisp County also operates Crisp County Primary School (964 students), Crisp County Middle School (714 students), and Crisp County Elementary School (439 students). See the Crisp County district page for the complete list.
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