Enrollment
1,304
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130261002571
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Flowery Branch · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flowery Branch High compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flowery Branch High
Flowery Branch High is a large high school in Flowery Branch, Georgia, enrolling 1,304 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.0% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,304 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 224 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #212, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 652 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 289 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,304 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 29 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Flowery Branch's high schools, it stands alongside Cherokee Bluff High School (1,202 students): Flowery Branch High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 17.9:1).
Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students) and East Hall High School (1,287 students) alongside Flowery Branch High.
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 Flowery Branch High compares
Flowery Branch High on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,147
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hall County, which includes Flowery Branch High.
$12,147
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
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 (~1,304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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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.
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 45/100 (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 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.
Is Flowery Branch High a good school?
Flowery Branch High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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