- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brookhaven, GA
Cross Keys High School
Federal NCES profile for Cross Keys High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174000707
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross Keys High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Brookhaven · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cross Keys High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Keys High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Brookhaven, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Cross Keys High School held near 1,768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+54 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 103.0 → 119.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+54 students YoY 130174000707 · Brookhaven, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,748 enr · 17:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Cross Keys High School held near 1,768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+54 headcount). Teacher FTE added 103.0 → 119.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cross Keys High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- This school
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- Tucker High Sc
Tucker High School
1,614 students
What this shows Cross Keys High School reports 1,748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross Keys High School compares
Cross Keys 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 13% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,748 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,748
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.1%
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
$15,368
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 3.4%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Cross Keys High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross Keys High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tucker High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross Keys High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- 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 (~1,748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cross Keys High School
How many students attend Cross Keys High School?
Cross Keys High School has 1,748 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brookhaven, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,714 (2022-23) → 1,768 (2023-24), nearly flat (+54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Keys High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Keys High School is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cross Keys High School?
68.4% of students at Cross Keys High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Keys High School?
The largest demographic group at Cross Keys High School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment, in Brookhaven, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Keys High School?
Cross Keys High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Cross Keys High School rank among public schools in Brookhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Keys High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Cross Keys High School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.