- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130336001371
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Long County High School grew from 1,209 students in 2022-23 to 1,288 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 65.8 → 67.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 130336001371 · Ludowici, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,353 enr · 20.8:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Long County Middle School (1,007 students)
Long County High School grew from 1,209 students in 2022-23 to 1,288 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 65.8 → 67.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Long County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Long County High School
1,353 students
- Long County Mi
Long County Middle School
1,007 students
- Smiley Element
Smiley Elementary School
765 students
- Mcclelland Ele
Mcclelland Elementary School
694 students
What this shows Long County High School reports 1,353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long County High School compares
Long County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,699
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
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.
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
District finance for Long County reports $10,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,209 (2022-23) → 1,288 (2023-24), up 79.
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 32/100 (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 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.
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.