Enrollment
1,318
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130261001168
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 30
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson High School
Johnson High School is a higher-need, large high school in Gainesville, Georgia, enrolling 1,318 students.
At 14.2:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,318 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #170, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 659 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 372 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,318 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gainesville's high schools, it stands alongside Gainesville High School (2,077 students): Johnson High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 16.1:1).
Hall County also operates Flowery Branch High (1,304 students) and East Hall High School (1,287 students) alongside Johnson 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 High School compares
Johnson 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,147
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hall County, which includes Johnson High School.
$12,147
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~1,318 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Johnson High School a good school?
Johnson High School earns 30/100 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 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.
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