- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130438001533
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-143 students YoY
Josey High School shrank from 779 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (-18.4%).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 61.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-143 students YoY 130438001533 · Augusta, GA High · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 12.8:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Josey High School shrank from 779 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (-18.4%). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 61.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Josey High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school
Josey High School
625 students
What this shows Josey High School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Josey High School compares
Josey High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,883
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 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.
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
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,152
- 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
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 (~625 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), down 143.
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.