Enrollment
483
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ocilla, GA
Irwin County High School
Federal NCES profile for Irwin County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130291001246
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irwin County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ocilla · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Irwin County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irwin County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ocilla, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irwin County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irwin County High School
Irwin County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Ocilla, Georgia, enrolling 483 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.3% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 483 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 256 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 57/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 115 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 483 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Irwin County also operates Irwin County Elementary School (760 students) and Irwin County Middle School (367 students) alongside Irwin 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 Irwin County High School compares
Irwin County 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$15,104
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 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 54.5%
African American 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Irwin County 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 Irwin County, which includes Irwin County High School.
$15,104
Per student
+9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 56.1%
Federal 20.8%
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 Irwin County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin County Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irwin County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irwin County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Irwin County High School
How many students attend Irwin County High School?
Irwin County High School has 483 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ocilla, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irwin County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irwin County High School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Irwin County High School?
67.3% of students at Irwin County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irwin County High School?
The largest demographic group at Irwin County High School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Ocilla, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irwin County High School?
Irwin County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Irwin County High School rank among public schools in Ocilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Irwin County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ocilla, 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 Ocilla on the city page.
Is Irwin County High School a good school?
Irwin County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia 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 Irwin County?
Besides Irwin County High School, Irwin County also operates Irwin County Elementary School (760 students) and Irwin County Middle School (367 students). See the Irwin County district page for the complete list.
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