- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130222003954
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+194 students YoY
Lambert High School grew from 3,007 students in 2022-23 to 3,201 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 152.0 → 159.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+194 students YoY 130222003954 · Suwanee, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,249 enr · 21.4:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Forsyth High School (2,634 students)
Lambert High School grew from 3,007 students in 2022-23 to 3,201 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 152.0 → 159.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lambert High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- Denmark High S
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- North Forsyth
North Forsyth High School
2,151 students
What this shows Lambert High School reports 3,249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lambert High School compares
Lambert 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,993
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
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.
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
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,527
- 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.
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 (~3,249 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,007 (2022-23) → 3,201 (2023-24), up 194.
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.