Enrollment
1,630
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jonesboro, GA
Jonesboro High School
Federal NCES profile for Jonesboro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130123000473
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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
Jonesboro High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonesboro High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesboro High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Jonesboro, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jonesboro High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Jonesboro, Georgia, enrolling 1,630 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 51% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,630 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 83 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 543 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jonesboro's high schools, it stands alongside Mundy's Mill High School (1,665 students): Jonesboro High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 19.1:1).
Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students) and Lovejoy High School (2,049 students) alongside Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro High School compares
Jonesboro 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,630 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,630
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$12,136
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 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
African American 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Jonesboro High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton County, which includes Jonesboro High School.
$12,136
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 51.5%
Federal 15.1%
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 Jonesboro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonesboro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Jonesboro
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mundy's Mill High School
Standard public school
1,665 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Mount Zion High School
Standard public school
1,232 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for
Standard public school
887 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts
Standard public school
494 students 14.1:1 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 (~1,630 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jonesboro High School
How many students attend Jonesboro High School?
Jonesboro High School has 1,630 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jonesboro, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro High School is 21.7:1, which is 51% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jonesboro High School?
90.6% of students at Jonesboro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonesboro High School?
The largest demographic group at Jonesboro High School is African American at 69.6% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonesboro High School?
Jonesboro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Jonesboro High School rank among high schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesboro High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro on the city page.
Is Jonesboro High School a good school?
Jonesboro High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. 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 Clayton County?
Besides Jonesboro High School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.
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