Enrollment
2,393
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodstock, GA
Etowah High School
Federal NCES profile for Etowah High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130111000425
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Etowah High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Woodstock · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Etowah High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Etowah High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Woodstock, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111000425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
155.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Etowah High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Etowah High School
Etowah High School is a large high school in Woodstock, Georgia, enrolling 2,393 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.0% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,393 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 28 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Woodstock's high schools, it stands alongside Woodstock High School (2,006 students): Etowah High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 15.2:1).
Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students) and Creekview High School (2,039 students) alongside Etowah 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 Etowah High School compares
Etowah 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 64% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,393 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,393
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$12,141
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
350
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 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 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Etowah High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherokee County, which includes Etowah High School.
$12,141
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Etowah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Etowah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Woodstock
2 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 (~2,393 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Etowah High School
How many students attend Etowah High School?
Etowah High School has 2,393 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodstock, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Etowah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Etowah High School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Etowah High School?
22.0% of students at Etowah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Etowah High School?
The largest demographic group at Etowah High School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Woodstock, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Etowah High School?
Etowah High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Etowah High School rank among high schools in Woodstock?
By Resource Investment Index, Etowah High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Woodstock, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Woodstock on the city page.
Is Etowah High School a good school?
Etowah High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 Cherokee County?
Besides Etowah High School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Creekview High School (2,039 students), and Sequoyah High School (2,021 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.
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