- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, GA
Jordan Vocational High School
Federal NCES profile for Jordan Vocational High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130387001430
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordan Vocational High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 96.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jordan Vocational High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Vocational High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387001430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+100 students YoY
Jordan Vocational High School grew from 869 students in 2022-23 to 969 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 75.3 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+100 students YoY 130387001430 · Columbus, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,040 enr · 13.9:1 · 96.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Jordan Vocational High School grew from 869 students in 2022-23 to 969 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 75.3 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jordan Vocational High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- This school
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- Spencer High S
Spencer High School
1,016 students
What this shows Jordan Vocational High School reports 1,040 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jordan Vocational High School compares
Jordan Vocational High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.5% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,040
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$13,792
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 196 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
White 19.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Jordan Vocational High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jordan Vocational High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jordan Vocational High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northside High School
Standard public school
1,405 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Shaw High School
Standard public school
1,162 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Columbus High School
Standard public school
1,161 students 19:1 students per teacher
Hardaway High School
Standard public school
1,067 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Spencer High School
Standard public school
1,016 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Carver High School
Standard public school
887 students 15.8:1 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 (~1,040 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jordan Vocational High School
How many students attend Jordan Vocational High School?
Jordan Vocational High School has 1,040 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 869 (2022-23) → 969 (2023-24), up 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Vocational High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Vocational High School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Jordan Vocational High School?
96.5% of students at Jordan Vocational High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordan Vocational High School?
The largest demographic group at Jordan Vocational High School is African American at 48.2% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordan Vocational High School?
Jordan Vocational High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Jordan Vocational High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Vocational High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides Jordan Vocational High School, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.