Enrollment
2,282
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Powder Springs, GA
Hillgrove High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillgrove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130129003649
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillgrove High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Powder Springs · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillgrove High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillgrove High School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Powder Springs, GA.
School address
District: Cobb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130129003649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
122.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillgrove High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillgrove High School
Hillgrove High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Powder Springs, Georgia, enrolling 2,282 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Georgia schools and 30% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.3% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,282 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Powder Springs's high schools, it stands alongside Mceachern High School (2,175 students): Hillgrove High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 17.5:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside Hillgrove 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 Hillgrove High School compares
Hillgrove 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 71% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,282 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,282
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% 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
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 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
White 39.0%
African American 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Hillgrove High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobb County, which includes Hillgrove High School.
$13,203
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.9%
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 Hillgrove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillgrove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Powder Springs
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 (~2,282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hillgrove High School
How many students attend Hillgrove High School?
Hillgrove High School has 2,282 students enrolled. It is a high school in Powder Springs, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillgrove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillgrove High School is 18.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillgrove High School?
17.3% of students at Hillgrove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillgrove High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillgrove High School is White at 39.0% of enrollment, in Powder Springs, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillgrove High School?
Hillgrove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Hillgrove High School rank among public schools in Powder Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillgrove High School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Powder Springs, 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 Powder Springs on the city page.
Is Hillgrove High School a good school?
Hillgrove High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 Cobb County?
Besides Hillgrove High School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.
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