Enrollment
625
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Augusta, GA
Josey High School
Federal NCES profile for Josey High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130438001533
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Josey High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Josey High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Josey High School ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Josey High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Josey High School
Josey High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Augusta, Georgia, enrolling 625 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 625 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 466 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #100.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 301 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 625 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Augusta's high schools, it stands alongside Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students): Josey High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 17.6:1).
Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students) and Cross Creek High School (1,152 students) alongside Josey 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 Josey High School compares
Josey 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Georgia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.2%
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
$14,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 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 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
White 2.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Josey High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond County, which includes Josey High School.
$14,096
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 40.0%
Federal 24.4%
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 Josey High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Josey High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Augusta
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Academy of Richmond County High School
Standard public school
1,178 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Cross Creek High School
Standard public school
1,152 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Westside High School
Standard public school
1,088 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Butler High School
Standard public school
878 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Glenn Hills High School
Standard public school
839 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Laney High School
Standard public school
736 students 17.1:1 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 (~625 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Josey High School
How many students attend Josey High School?
Josey High School has 625 students enrolled. It is a high school in Augusta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Josey High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Josey High School is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Josey High School?
97.9% of students at Josey High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Josey High School?
The largest demographic group at Josey High School is African American at 83.4% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Josey High School?
Josey High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Josey High School rank among high schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Josey High School ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Augusta, 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 Augusta on the city page.
Is Josey High School a good school?
Josey High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Richmond County?
Besides Josey High School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.
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