- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, GA
Hardaway High School
Federal NCES profile for Hardaway 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 130387001397
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardaway High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hardaway High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardaway High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387001397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Hardaway High School shrank from 1,184 students in 2022-23 to 1,097 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 78.8 → 80.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-87 students YoY 130387001397 · Columbus, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,067 enr · 13.7:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Hardaway High School shrank from 1,184 students in 2022-23 to 1,097 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 78.8 → 80.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hardaway High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- This school
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- Spencer High S
Spencer High School
1,016 students
What this shows Hardaway High School reports 1,067 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardaway High School compares
Hardaway High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,067
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$13,792
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
235
in-school suspensions + 212 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 66.8%
White 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Hardaway High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardaway High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardaway High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northside High School
Standard public school
1,405 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Shaw High School
Standard public school
1,162 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Columbus High School
Standard public school
1,161 students 19:1 students per teacher
Jordan Vocational High School
Standard public school
1,040 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Spencer High School
Standard public school
1,016 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Carver High School
Standard public school
887 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,067 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardaway High School
How many students attend Hardaway High School?
Hardaway High School has 1,067 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,184 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), down 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardaway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardaway High School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Hardaway High School?
96.6% of students at Hardaway High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardaway High School?
The largest demographic group at Hardaway High School is African American at 66.8% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardaway High School?
Hardaway 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 Hardaway High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardaway High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides Hardaway High School, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.