Enrollment
916
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elberton, GA
Elbert County High School
Federal NCES profile for Elbert County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130201000894
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elbert County High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Elberton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Elbert County High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elbert County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Elberton, GA.
School address
District: Elbert County · Georgia
NCES ID 130201000894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elbert County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elbert County High School
Elbert County High School is a mid-sized high school in Elberton, Georgia, enrolling 916 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.5% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 916 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 377 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #297, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 228 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 916 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Elbert County also operates Elbert County Middle School (650 students) and Elbert County Primary School (647 students) alongside Elbert 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 Elbert County High School compares
Elbert 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$14,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 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 45.0%
African American 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Elbert County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elbert County, which includes Elbert County High School.
$14,087
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 48.5%
Federal 21.6%
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 Elbert County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elbert County Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elbert County Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elbert County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~916 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Elbert County High School
How many students attend Elbert County High School?
Elbert County High School has 916 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elberton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elbert County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elbert County High School is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elbert County High School?
49.5% of students at Elbert County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elbert County High School?
The largest demographic group at Elbert County High School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Elberton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elbert County High School?
Elbert County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Elbert County High School rank among public schools in Elberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elbert County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Elberton, 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 Elberton on the city page.
Is Elbert County High School a good school?
Elbert County High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Elbert County?
Besides Elbert County High School, Elbert County also operates Elbert County Middle School (650 students), Elbert County Primary School (647 students), and Elbert County Elementary School (633 students). See the Elbert County district page for the complete list.
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