- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Flowery Branch, GA
Flowery Branch High
Federal NCES profile for Flowery Branch High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130261002571
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flowery Branch High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Flowery Branch · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Flowery Branch High has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flowery Branch High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Flowery Branch, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261002571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Flowery Branch High held near 1,350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 82.3 → 82.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 130261002571 · Flowery Branch, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,304 enr · 15.9:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
Flowery Branch High held near 1,350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 82.3 → 82.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Flowery Branch High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- This school
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- Cherokee Bluff
Cherokee Bluff High School
1,202 students
What this shows Flowery Branch High reports 1,304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flowery Branch High compares
Flowery Branch High 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,304
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$13,074
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 652 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
214
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Flowery Branch High is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flowery Branch High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Bluff High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flowery Branch High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Flowery Branch
1 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 (~1,304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flowery Branch High
How many students attend Flowery Branch High?
Flowery Branch High has 1,304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flowery Branch, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,363 (2022-23) → 1,350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flowery Branch High?
The student-teacher ratio at Flowery Branch High is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flowery Branch High?
23.0% of students at Flowery Branch High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flowery Branch High?
The largest demographic group at Flowery Branch High is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Flowery Branch, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flowery Branch High?
Flowery Branch High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Flowery Branch High rank among public schools in Flowery Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Flowery Branch High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Flowery Branch, 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 Flowery Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides Flowery Branch High, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), East Hall High School (1,287 students), and West Hall High School (1,274 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.