- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chickamauga, GA
Gordon Lee High School
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Lee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130114002457
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Lee High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Chickamauga · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon Lee High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Lee High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chickamauga, GA.
School address
District: Chickamauga City · Georgia
NCES ID 130114002457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Gordon Lee High School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 130114002457 · Chickamauga, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 14.6:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Chickamauga Elementary School (544 students)
Gordon Lee High School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gordon Lee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chickamauga El
Chickamauga Elementary School
544 students
- This school
Gordon Lee High School
410 students
- Gordon Lee Mid
Gordon Lee Middle School
304 students
What this shows Gordon Lee High School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordon Lee High School compares
Gordon Lee 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 86% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,637
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Gordon Lee High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chickamauga City reports $11,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gordon Lee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickamauga Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gordon Lee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon Lee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gordon Lee High School
How many students attend Gordon Lee High School?
Gordon Lee High School has 410 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chickamauga, GA. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Lee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Lee High School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gordon Lee High School?
8.3% of students at Gordon Lee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Lee High School?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Lee High School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Chickamauga, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Lee High School?
Gordon Lee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Gordon Lee High School rank among public schools in Chickamauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Lee High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chickamauga, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chickamauga City?
Besides Gordon Lee High School, Chickamauga City also operates Chickamauga Elementary School (544 students) and Gordon Lee Middle School (304 students). See the Chickamauga City district page for the complete list.