- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130306001291
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Jefferson County High School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130306001291 · Louisville, GA High · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson County Middle School (440 students)
Jefferson County High School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jefferson County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson County High School
635 students
- Jefferson Coun
Jefferson County Middle School
440 students
- Wrens Elementa
Wrens Elementary School
406 students
- Louisville Aca
Louisville Academy
339 students
- Carver Element 197
Carver Elementary School
197 students
What this shows Jefferson County High School reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson County High School compares
Jefferson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,562
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 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.
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
District finance for Jefferson County reports $15,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~635 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 38/100 (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).
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.