Enrollment
2,049
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hampton, GA
Lovejoy High School
Federal NCES profile for Lovejoy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130123002067
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovejoy High School earns 29/100 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 3
- high schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lovejoy High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovejoy High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Hampton, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123002067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lovejoy High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lovejoy High School
Lovejoy High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Hampton, Georgia, enrolling 2,049 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,049 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #43, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% 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 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hampton's high schools, it stands alongside Dutchtown High (1,821 students): Lovejoy High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 18.8:1).
Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students) and Forest Park High School (1,711 students) alongside Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy High School compares
Lovejoy 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,049 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,049
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
20.7:1
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
37.3%
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
$12,136
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 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 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 2.8%
White 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Lovejoy High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton County, which includes Lovejoy High School.
$12,136
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 51.5%
Federal 15.1%
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 Lovejoy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovejoy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Hampton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,049 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lovejoy High School
How many students attend Lovejoy High School?
Lovejoy High School has 2,049 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hampton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy High School is 20.7:1, 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 Lovejoy High School?
90.5% of students at Lovejoy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovejoy High School?
The largest demographic group at Lovejoy High School is African American at 80.7% of enrollment, in Hampton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovejoy High School?
Lovejoy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Lovejoy High School rank among high schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovejoy High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Hampton, 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 Hampton on the city page.
Is Lovejoy High School a good school?
Lovejoy High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 Clayton County?
Besides Lovejoy High School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Forest Park High School (1,711 students), and Charles R. Drew High School (1,708 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.
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