- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Evans, GA
Evans High School
Federal NCES profile for Evans High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130141000603
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evans High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Evans · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Evans High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evans High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Evans, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141000603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Evans High School held near 1,875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 102.4 → 101.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 130141000603 · Evans, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,800 enr · 17.6:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Grovetown High School (2,256 students)
Evans High School held near 1,875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 102.4 → 101.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Evans High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grovetown High
Grovetown High School
2,256 students
- Greenbrier Hig
Greenbrier High School
1,935 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
1,861 students
- This school
Evans High School
1,800 students
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,318 students
- Grovetown Midd
Grovetown Middle School
1,067 students
What this shows Evans High School reports 1,800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evans High School compares
Evans 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 63% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,800 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,800
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$11,853
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
382
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 47 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
African American 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Evans High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia County reports $11,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evans High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grovetown Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evans High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Evans
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,800 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Evans High School
How many students attend Evans High School?
Evans High School has 1,800 students enrolled. It is a high school in Evans, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,887 (2022-23) → 1,875 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evans High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evans High School is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evans High School?
22.4% of students at Evans High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evans High School?
The largest demographic group at Evans High School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Evans, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evans High School?
Evans High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Evans High School rank among high schools in Evans?
By Resource Investment Index, Evans High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Evans, 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 Evans on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia County?
Besides Evans High School, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and Lakeside High School (1,861 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.