Enrollment
1,115
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lucedale, MS
George County High School
Federal NCES profile for George County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280156000228
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George County High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Lucedale · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
George County High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George County High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Lucedale, MS.
School address
District: George Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280156000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George County High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at George County High School
George County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Lucedale, Mississippi, enrolling 1,115 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,115 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 88 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #77, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding George Co School Dist spends $9,405 per pupil, 22% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
George Co School Dist also operates Central Elementary School (660 students) and George County Middle School (618 students) alongside George 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 George County High School compares
George County High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 31% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,115
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$9,405
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 77.4%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, George County High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for George Co School Dist, which includes George County High School.
$9,405
Per student
-22%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 47.7%
Federal 29.9%
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 George County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agricola Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lt Taylor Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,115 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about George County High School
How many students attend George County High School?
George County High School has 1,115 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lucedale, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at George County High School is 14.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George County High School?
55.9% of students at George County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George County High School?
The largest demographic group at George County High School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Lucedale, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George County High School?
George County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 George County High School rank among public schools in Lucedale?
By Resource Investment Index, George County High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Lucedale, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lucedale on the city page.
Is George County High School a good school?
George County High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi. 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 George Co School Dist?
Besides George County High School, George Co School Dist also operates Central Elementary School (660 students), George County Middle School (618 students), and Agricola Elementary School (543 students). See the George Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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