- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130129003649
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Hillgrove High School held near 2,290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 122.1 → 125.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-73 students YoY 130129003649 · Powder Springs, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,282 enr · 18.7:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Hillgrove High School held near 2,290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount). Teacher FTE added 122.1 → 125.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hillgrove High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school
Hillgrove High School
2,282 students
What this shows Hillgrove High School reports 2,282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillgrove High School compares
Hillgrove 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~2,282 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,363 (2022-23) → 2,290 (2023-24), nearly flat (-73).
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 46/100 (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 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.
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.