- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jefferson, GA
Jefferson High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130303001260
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Jefferson, GA.
School address
District: Jefferson City · Georgia
NCES ID 130303001260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Jefferson High School grew from 1,214 students in 2022-23 to 1,275 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 70.8 → 77.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 130303001260 · Jefferson, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,339 enr · 19.1:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Elementary School (1,011 students)
Jefferson High School grew from 1,214 students in 2022-23 to 1,275 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 70.8 → 77.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jefferson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson High School
1,339 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
1,011 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
1,009 students
- Jefferson Acad
Jefferson Academy
935 students
What this shows Jefferson High School reports 1,339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson High School compares
Jefferson High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 79% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,339 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,339
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$11,395
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Jefferson High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson City reports $11,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson High School
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has 1,339 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jefferson, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,214 (2022-23) → 1,275 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 19.1:1, which is 33% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson High School?
12.5% of students at Jefferson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson High School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Jefferson, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Jefferson High School rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson City?
Besides Jefferson High School, Jefferson City also operates Jefferson Elementary School (1,011 students), Jefferson Middle School (1,009 students), and Jefferson Academy (935 students). See the Jefferson City district page for the complete list.