- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130123000473
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 21
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Jonesboro High School held near 1,488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.3 → 84.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 130123000473 · Jonesboro, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,630 enr · 21.7:1 · 90.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Jonesboro High School held near 1,488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.3 → 84.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jonesboro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school
Jonesboro High School
1,630 students
What this shows Jonesboro High School reports 1,630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jonesboro High School compares
Jonesboro 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,049
- 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
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 (~1,630 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,535 (2022-23) → 1,488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
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 21/100 (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 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.
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.