Enrollment
432
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greensboro, GA
Greene County High School
Federal NCES profile for Greene County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130249002386
👥 S:T ratio 63
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greene County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 97.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Greene County High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greene County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Greensboro, GA.
School address
District: Greene County · Georgia
NCES ID 130249002386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greene County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greene County High School
Greene County High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Greensboro, Georgia, enrolling 432 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.2:1, Greene County High School is leaner than roughly 96% of Georgia schools and 36% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 432 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 400 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greene County spends $17,353 per pupil, 25% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 323 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 432 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Greensboro's high schools, it stands alongside Lake Oconee Charter High School (322 students): Greene County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.2:1 vs 12.4:1).
Greene County also operates Lake Oconee Charter (873 students) and Greene County Primary School (582 students) alongside Greene 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 Greene County High School compares
Greene County 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.4% | ▲ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 4% in Georgia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.0%
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
$17,353
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
227
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 52.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 74.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
White 10.6%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Greene County High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greene County, which includes Greene County High School.
$17,353
Per student
+25%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.9%
State 19.4%
Federal 17.7%
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 Greene County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Oconee Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greene County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anita White Carson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Oconee Charter High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greene County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Greensboro
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 (~432 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greene County High School
How many students attend Greene County High School?
Greene County High School has 432 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greensboro, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greene County High School is 9.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 41% 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 Greene County High School?
97.4% of students at Greene County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greene County High School?
The largest demographic group at Greene County High School is African American at 68.3% of enrollment, in Greensboro, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greene County High School?
Greene County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Greene County High School rank among public schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Greene County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Greensboro, 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 Greensboro on the city page.
Is Greene County High School a good school?
Greene County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 Greene County?
Besides Greene County High School, Greene County also operates Lake Oconee Charter (873 students), Greene County Primary School (582 students), and Anita White Carson Middle School (388 students). See the Greene County district page for the complete list.
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