Enrollment
809
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eastman, GA
Dodge County High School
Federal NCES profile for Dodge County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130177003340
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dodge County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Eastman · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dodge County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dodge County High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Eastman, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dodge County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dodge County High School
Dodge County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Eastman, Georgia, enrolling 809 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 809 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #109.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 57/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Eastman's high schools, it stands alongside Eastman Youth Development Campus (34 students): Dodge County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 4.9:1).
Dodge County also operates South Dodge Elementary School (675 students) and North Dodge Elementary School (598 students) alongside Dodge 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 Dodge County High School compares
Dodge 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 12% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$12,681
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 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 56.0%
African American 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Dodge 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 Dodge County, which includes Dodge County High School.
$12,681
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 59.7%
Federal 17.1%
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 Dodge County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dodge Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Dodge Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dodge County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dodge County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools in Eastman
1 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 (~809 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dodge County High School
How many students attend Dodge County High School?
Dodge County High School has 809 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eastman, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodge County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodge County High School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dodge County High School?
67.7% of students at Dodge County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dodge County High School?
The largest demographic group at Dodge County High School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Eastman, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dodge County High School?
Dodge County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Dodge County High School rank among public schools in Eastman?
By Resource Investment Index, Dodge County High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Eastman, 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 Eastman on the city page.
Is Dodge County High School a good school?
Dodge County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Dodge County?
Besides Dodge County High School, Dodge County also operates South Dodge Elementary School (675 students), North Dodge Elementary School (598 students), and Dodge County Middle School (596 students). See the Dodge County district page for the complete list.
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