Enrollment
1,395
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Jackson Comprehensive High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Jackson Comprehensive High School
East Jackson Comprehensive High School is a large combined-grade school in Commerce, Georgia, enrolling 1,395 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 runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,395 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 221 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #175, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 698 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 33 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Commerce's public schools, it stands alongside East Jackson Elementary School (634 students): East Jackson Comprehensive High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 12.9:1).
Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (2,222 students) and West Jackson Elementary School (1,082 students) alongside East Jackson Comprehensive 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 East Jackson Comprehensive High School compares
East Jackson Comprehensive 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,475
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson County, which includes East Jackson Comprehensive High School.
$13,475
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 39.1%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~1,395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Jackson Comprehensive High School a good school?
East Jackson Comprehensive High School earns 33/100 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 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.
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