- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130291001246
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ocilla · Resource Index
- 44
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Irwin County High School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.9 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 130291001246 · Ocilla, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 13.1:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Irwin County Elementary School (760 students)
Irwin County High School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.9 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Irwin County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Irwin County E
Irwin County Elementary School
760 students
- This school
Irwin County High School
483 students
- Irwin County M
Irwin County Middle School
367 students
What this shows Irwin County High School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irwin County High School compares
Irwin County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,707
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
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.
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
District finance for Irwin County reports $14,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~483 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.