Enrollment
1,353
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ludowici, GA
Long County High School
Federal NCES profile for Long County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130336001371
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long County High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ludowici · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Long County High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ludowici, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Long County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Long County High School
Long County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Ludowici, Georgia, enrolling 1,353 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 44% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,353 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 139 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #118, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1166 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Long County spends $10,423 per pupil, 25% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 27 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Long County also operates Long County Middle School (1,007 students) and Smiley Elementary School (765 students) alongside Long County 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 Long County High School compares
Long County 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▼ 1% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,353 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,353
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% 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
22.9%
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
$10,423
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 1166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 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
White 38.7%
African American 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 10.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Long County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Long County, which includes Long County High School.
$10,423
Per student
-25%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 59.9%
Federal 21.5%
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 Long County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smiley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcclelland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Long County High School
How many students attend Long County High School?
Long County High School has 1,353 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ludowici, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long County High School is 20.8:1, which is 44% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Long County High School?
59.8% of students at Long County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long County High School?
The largest demographic group at Long County High School is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Ludowici, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long County High School?
Long County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Long County High School rank among public schools in Ludowici?
By Resource Investment Index, Long County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ludowici, 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 Ludowici on the city page.
Is Long County High School a good school?
Long County High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also more 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 Long County?
Besides Long County High School, Long County also operates Long County Middle School (1,007 students), Smiley Elementary School (765 students), and Mcclelland Elementary School (694 students). See the Long County district page for the complete list.
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