Enrollment
493
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Douglas, GA
George Washington Carver Freshman Campus
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Carver Freshman Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130135003323
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Carver Freshman Campus earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Carver Freshman Campus has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Freshman Campus ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Douglas, GA.
School address
District: Coffee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130135003323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Carver Freshman Campus compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Carver Freshman Campus
George Washington Carver Freshman Campus is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Douglas, Georgia, enrolling 493 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.2% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 493 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 280 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #203, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 69/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Douglas's high schools, it stands alongside Coffee County High School (1,373 students): George Washington Carver Freshman Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 15.1:1).
Coffee County also operates Coffee Middle School (1,591 students) and Coffee County High School (1,373 students) alongside George Washington Carver Freshman Campus.
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 Washington Carver Freshman Campus compares
George Washington Carver Freshman Campus on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$12,502
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 42.0%
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, George Washington Carver Freshman Campus is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coffee County, which includes George Washington Carver Freshman Campus.
$12,502
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 53.7%
Federal 21.4%
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 Washington Carver Freshman Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coffee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Satilla Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Carver Freshman Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Douglas
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 (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver Freshman Campus
How many students attend George Washington Carver Freshman Campus?
George Washington Carver Freshman Campus has 493 students enrolled. It is a high school in Douglas, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Freshman Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Freshman Campus is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Carver Freshman Campus?
65.2% of students at George Washington Carver Freshman Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Carver Freshman Campus?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver Freshman Campus is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Douglas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver Freshman Campus?
George Washington Carver Freshman Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington Carver Freshman Campus rank among high schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Freshman Campus ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Douglas, 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 Douglas on the city page.
Is George Washington Carver Freshman Campus a good school?
George Washington Carver Freshman Campus earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Coffee County?
Besides George Washington Carver Freshman Campus, Coffee County also operates Coffee Middle School (1,591 students), Coffee County High School (1,373 students), and Indian Creek Elementary (675 students). See the Coffee County district page for the complete list.
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