Enrollment
736
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Augusta, GA
Laney High School
Federal NCES profile for Laney High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130438001573
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laney High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laney High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laney High School ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laney High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laney High School
Laney High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Augusta, Georgia, enrolling 736 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 736 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 425 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #312, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.4% 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: 291 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 736 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Augusta's high schools, it stands alongside Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students): Laney High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 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 Laney 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 Laney High School compares
Laney 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.0%
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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 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 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
White 2.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Laney High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond County, which includes Laney 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 Laney High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laney 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
Josey High School
Standard public school
625 students 12.8:1 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 (~736 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Laney High School
How many students attend Laney High School?
Laney High School has 736 students enrolled. It is a high school in Augusta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laney High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laney High School is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laney High School?
98.0% of students at Laney High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laney High School?
The largest demographic group at Laney High School is African American at 92.1% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laney High School?
Laney High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Laney High School rank among high schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Laney High School ranks #3 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 Laney High School a good school?
Laney High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Laney 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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