Enrollment
635
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisville, GA
Jefferson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson County 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 130306001291
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson County High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 635
- students enrolled
Jefferson County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130306001291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson County High School
Jefferson County High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Louisville, Georgia, enrolling 635 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 635 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 429 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #195.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and White (21%) (diversity index 50/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% 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.
Jefferson County also operates Jefferson County Middle School (440 students) and Wrens Elementary School (406 students) alongside Jefferson 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 Jefferson County High School compares
Jefferson 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$15,036
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 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
African American 67.2%
White 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Jefferson County High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Jefferson County High School.
$15,036
Per student
+8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 45.5%
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 Jefferson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wrens Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louisville Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~635 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson County High School
How many students attend Jefferson County High School?
Jefferson County High School has 635 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County High School is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson County High School?
100.0% of students at Jefferson County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson County High School is African American at 67.2% of enrollment, in Louisville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson County High School?
Jefferson County 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).
Is Jefferson County High School a good school?
Jefferson County High School earns 32/100 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Jefferson County High School, Jefferson County also operates Jefferson County Middle School (440 students), Wrens Elementary School (406 students), and Louisville Academy (339 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.
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