Enrollment
388
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hawkinsville, GA
Hawkinsville High School
Federal NCES profile for Hawkinsville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130422001514
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawkinsville High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hawkinsville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawkinsville High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkinsville High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hawkinsville, GA.
School address
District: Pulaski County · Georgia
NCES ID 130422001514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawkinsville High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawkinsville High School
Hawkinsville High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Hawkinsville, Georgia, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.4% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 388 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #126, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 104 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 388 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pulaski County also operates Pulaski County Elementary School (644 students) and Pulaski County Middle School (288 students) alongside Hawkinsville 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 Hawkinsville High School compares
Hawkinsville 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 19% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$13,866
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 47.7%
African American 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Hawkinsville High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pulaski County, which includes Hawkinsville High School.
$13,866
Per student
+0%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.3%
State 77.4%
Federal 9.4%
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 Hawkinsville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pulaski County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawkinsville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~388 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hawkinsville High School
How many students attend Hawkinsville High School?
Hawkinsville High School has 388 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hawkinsville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawkinsville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawkinsville High School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawkinsville High School?
72.4% of students at Hawkinsville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawkinsville High School?
The largest demographic group at Hawkinsville High School is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Hawkinsville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawkinsville High School?
Hawkinsville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawkinsville High School rank among public schools in Hawkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkinsville High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hawkinsville, 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 Hawkinsville on the city page.
Is Hawkinsville High School a good school?
Hawkinsville High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Pulaski County?
Besides Hawkinsville High School, Pulaski County also operates Pulaski County Elementary School (644 students) and Pulaski County Middle School (288 students). See the Pulaski County district page for the complete list.
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