- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce, GA
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
Federal NCES profile for East Jackson Comprehensive High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130294003421
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Jackson Comprehensive High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Commerce · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Jackson Comprehensive High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Jackson Comprehensive High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Commerce, GA.
School address
District: Jackson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130294003421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
East Jackson Comprehensive High School held near 1,353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.7 → 89.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130294003421 · Commerce, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,395 enr · 16.6:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson County High School (2,222 students)
East Jackson Comprehensive High School held near 1,353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.7 → 89.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Jackson Comprehensive High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson County
Jackson County High School
2,222 students
- This school
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
1,395 students
- West Jackson E
West Jackson Elementary School
1,082 students
- West Jackson M
West Jackson Middle School
951 students
- Gum Springs El
Gum Springs Elementary School
939 students
- South Jackson 715
South Jackson Elementary School
715 students
What this shows East Jackson Comprehensive High School reports 1,395 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Jackson Comprehensive High School compares
East Jackson Comprehensive 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 | 41.8% | ▼ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,395 | top 9% | - | - |
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.
1,395
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; 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
29.3%
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
$13,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 698 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, East Jackson Comprehensive High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Jackson Comprehensive High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gum Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Jackson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Jackson Comprehensive High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Commerce
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,395 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Jackson Comprehensive High School
How many students attend East Jackson Comprehensive High School?
East Jackson Comprehensive High School has 1,395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,343 (2022-23) → 1,353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jackson Comprehensive High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jackson Comprehensive 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 East Jackson Comprehensive High School?
41.8% of students at East Jackson Comprehensive High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Jackson Comprehensive High School?
The largest demographic group at East Jackson Comprehensive High School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Commerce, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jackson Comprehensive High School?
East Jackson Comprehensive High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 East Jackson Comprehensive High School rank among schools in Commerce?
By Resource Investment Index, East Jackson Comprehensive High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Commerce, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Commerce on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides East Jackson Comprehensive High School, Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (2,222 students), West Jackson Elementary School (1,082 students), and West Jackson Middle School (951 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.