- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130156000769
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Cordele · Resource Index
- 26
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Crisp County High School held near 1,050 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.1 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 130156000769 · Cordele, GA High · MID · TRAD
978 enr · 16.6:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Crisp County Primary School (964 students)
Crisp County High School held near 1,050 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.1 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Crisp County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Crisp County High School
978 students
- Crisp County P
Crisp County Primary School
964 students
- Crisp County M
Crisp County Middle School
714 students
- Crisp County E
Crisp County Elementary School
439 students
- Crisp County P 216
Crisp County Pre-K
216 students
What this shows Crisp County High School reports 978 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crisp County High School compares
Crisp County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,093
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Crisp County reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~978 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,093 (2022-23) → 1,050 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
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 26/100 (lower 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 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.
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.