Enrollment
1,935
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Evans, GA
Greenbrier High School
Federal NCES profile for Greenbrier High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130141001501
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenbrier High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Evans · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenbrier High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Evans, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141001501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenbrier High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenbrier High School
Greenbrier High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Evans, Georgia, enrolling 1,935 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Georgia schools and 42% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,935 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Evans's high schools, it stands alongside Lakeside High School (1,861 students): Greenbrier High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 17.4:1).
Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students) and Lakeside High School (1,861 students) alongside Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier High School compares
Greenbrier High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 86% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,935 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,935
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.7%
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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,434
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 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 64.9%
African American 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Greenbrier High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbia County, which includes Greenbrier High School.
$11,434
Per student
-18%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 45.4%
Federal 10.7%
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 Greenbrier High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grovetown Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenbrier High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Evans
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 (~1,935 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenbrier High School
How many students attend Greenbrier High School?
Greenbrier High School has 1,935 students enrolled. It is a high school in Evans, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier High School is 20.4:1, which is 42% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenbrier High School?
8.7% of students at Greenbrier High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbrier High School?
The largest demographic group at Greenbrier High School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Evans, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbrier High School?
Greenbrier High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Greenbrier High School rank among high schools in Evans?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Evans, 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 Evans on the city page.
Is Greenbrier High School a good school?
Greenbrier High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 Columbia County?
Besides Greenbrier High School, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Lakeside High School (1,861 students), and Evans High School (1,800 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.
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