Enrollment
298
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wrightsville, GA
Johnson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130312000055
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson County High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wrightsville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wrightsville, GA.
School address
District: Johnson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130312000055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson County High School
Johnson County High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Wrightsville, Georgia, enrolling 298 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 94.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 298 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 207 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (41%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 532 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 106 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 298 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Johnson County also operates Johnson County Elementary School (508 students) and Johnson County Middle School (220 students) alongside Johnson 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 Johnson County High School compares
Johnson 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 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$15,540
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.6 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
White 51.3%
African American 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Johnson 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 Johnson County, which includes Johnson County High School.
$15,540
Per student
+12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 53.8%
Federal 22.0%
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 Johnson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson County High School
How many students attend Johnson County High School?
Johnson County High School has 298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wrightsville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson County High School is 13:1, which is 10% 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 Johnson County High School?
94.4% of students at Johnson County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson County High School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Wrightsville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson County High School?
Johnson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Johnson County High School rank among public schools in Wrightsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wrightsville, 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 Wrightsville on the city page.
Is Johnson County High School a good school?
Johnson County High School earns 34/100 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 Johnson County?
Besides Johnson County High School, Johnson County also operates Johnson County Elementary School (508 students) and Johnson County Middle School (220 students). See the Johnson County district page for the complete list.
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