- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lithia Springs, GA
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
Federal NCES profile for Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130186000853
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Lithia Springs · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Lithia Springs, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186000853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School held near 1,564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+70 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.8 → 86.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+70 students YoY 130186000853 · Lithia Springs, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,460 enr · 16.8:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School held near 1,564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+70 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.8 → 86.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas County
Douglas County High School
1,958 students
- New Manchester
New Manchester High School
1,894 students
- Alexander High
Alexander High School
1,830 students
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High School
1,646 students
- This school
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
1,460 students
- Chapel Hill Mi
Chapel Hill Middle School
1,036 students
What this shows Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School reports 1,460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School compares
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 1% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,460 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,460
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Georgia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$13,179
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
280
in-school suspensions + 193 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
White 7.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
How many students attend Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School?
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School has 1,460 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lithia Springs, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,494 (2022-23) → 1,564 (2023-24), nearly flat (+70).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School?
61.2% of students at Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School?
The largest demographic group at Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School is African American at 46.8% of enrollment, in Lithia Springs, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School?
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School rank among public schools in Lithia Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Lithia Springs, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lithia Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Alexander High School (1,830 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.