Enrollment
3,249
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Suwanee, GA
Lambert High School
Federal NCES profile for Lambert High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130222003954
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lambert High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Suwanee · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lambert High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lambert High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Suwanee, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222003954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
152.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lambert High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lambert High School
Lambert High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Suwanee, Georgia, enrolling 3,249 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 49% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.6% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,249 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 19 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #15, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (52%) and White (33%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Forsyth County spends $10,928 per pupil, 21% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Suwanee's high schools, it stands alongside Peachtree Ridge High School (3,155 students): Lambert High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 17.9:1).
Forsyth County also operates South Forsyth High School (2,634 students) and Denmark High School (2,527 students) alongside Lambert 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 Lambert High School compares
Lambert 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 49% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 96% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,249 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,249
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 49% 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
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,928
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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
Asian 52.3%
White 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Lambert High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forsyth County, which includes Lambert High School.
$10,928
Per student
-21%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 7.0%
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 Lambert High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Forsyth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Forsyth High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lambert High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Suwanee
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~3,249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lambert High School
How many students attend Lambert High School?
Lambert High School has 3,249 students enrolled. It is a high school in Suwanee, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lambert High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lambert High School is 21.4:1, which is 49% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lambert High School?
2.6% of students at Lambert High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lambert High School?
The largest demographic group at Lambert High School is Asian at 52.3% of enrollment, in Suwanee, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lambert High School?
Lambert High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Lambert High School rank among high schools in Suwanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Lambert High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Suwanee, 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 Suwanee on the city page.
Is Lambert High School a good school?
Lambert High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 Forsyth County?
Besides Lambert High School, Forsyth County also operates South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), Denmark High School (2,527 students), and West Forsyth High School (2,503 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.
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