- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grovetown, GA
Grovetown High School
Federal NCES profile for Grovetown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130141003903
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grovetown High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Grovetown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Grovetown High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grovetown High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Grovetown, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141003903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Grovetown High School held near 2,280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 120.8 → 123.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+44 students YoY 130141003903 · Grovetown, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,256 enr · 18.8:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenbrier High School (1,935 students)
Grovetown High School held near 2,280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 120.8 → 123.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Grovetown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grovetown High School
2,256 students
- Greenbrier Hig
Greenbrier High School
1,935 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
1,861 students
- Evans High Sch
Evans High School
1,800 students
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,318 students
- Grovetown Midd
Grovetown Middle School
1,067 students
What this shows Grovetown High School reports 2,256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grovetown High School compares
Grovetown 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,256 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,256
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$11,853
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
405
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.7%
White 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Grovetown High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia County reports $11,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grovetown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grovetown Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grovetown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~2,256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Grovetown High School
How many students attend Grovetown High School?
Grovetown High School has 2,256 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grovetown, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,236 (2022-23) → 2,280 (2023-24), nearly flat (+44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grovetown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grovetown High School is 18.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grovetown High School?
26.9% of students at Grovetown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grovetown High School?
The largest demographic group at Grovetown High School is African American at 43.7% of enrollment, in Grovetown, 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 Grovetown High School?
Grovetown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Grovetown High School rank among public schools in Grovetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Grovetown High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Grovetown, 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 Grovetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia County?
Besides Grovetown High School, Columbia County also operates Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), Lakeside High School (1,861 students), and Evans High School (1,800 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.