- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gainesville, GA
Johnson High School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130261001168
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261001168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Johnson High School held near 1,287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.3 → 90.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 130261001168 · Gainesville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,318 enr · 14.2:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Flowery Branch High (1,304 students)
Johnson High School held near 1,287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.3 → 90.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Johnson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- Cherokee Bluff
Cherokee Bluff High School
1,202 students
What this shows Johnson High School reports 1,318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson High School compares
Johnson 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 9% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,318
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$13,074
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 659 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
275
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.6%
White 12.3%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Johnson High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowery Branch High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Bluff High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Gainesville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Gainesville High School
Standard public school
2,077 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
East Forsyth High School
Standard public school
1,588 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
East Hall High School
Standard public school
1,287 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Chestatee High School
Standard public school
1,245 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
North Hall High School
Standard public school
1,164 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lanier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
169 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson High School
How many students attend Johnson High School?
Johnson High School has 1,318 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,290 (2022-23) → 1,287 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson High School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 High School?
55.1% of students at Johnson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson High School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson High School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson High School?
Johnson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Johnson High School rank among high schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides Johnson High School, Hall County also operates Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), East Hall High School (1,287 students), and West Hall High School (1,274 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.