Enrollment
808
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jasper, FL
Hamilton County High School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120072000872
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton County High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton County High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton County High School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Jasper, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton County High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton County High School
Hamilton County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jasper, Florida, enrolling 808 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 808 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 785 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #469.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 333 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 808 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Hamilton also operates Hamilton County Elementary School (780 students) and Oak Grove Academy (38 students) alongside Hamilton 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 Hamilton County High School compares
Hamilton County High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$12,113
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
219
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.2 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 37.3%
African American 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Hamilton County High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton, which includes Hamilton County High School.
$12,113
Per student
+8%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 40.0%
Federal 28.1%
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 Hamilton County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Hamilton Virtual Franchise | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Teen Parent Program Pk | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~808 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton County High School
How many students attend Hamilton County High School?
Hamilton County High School has 808 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jasper, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County High School is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton County High School?
73.3% of students at Hamilton County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton County High School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton County High School is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Jasper, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton County High School?
Hamilton County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Hamilton County High School rank among schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton County High School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Jasper, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jasper on the city page.
Is Hamilton County High School a good school?
Hamilton County High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida 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 Hamilton?
Besides Hamilton County High School, Hamilton also operates Hamilton County Elementary School (780 students), Oak Grove Academy (38 students), and Hamilton Virtual Franchise (15 students). See the Hamilton district page for the complete list.
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