- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130123002067
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 23/100 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
- 23
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-106 students YoY
Lovejoy High School held near 2,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-106 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.2 → 103.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-106 students YoY 130123002067 · Hampton, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,049 enr · 20.7:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Lovejoy High School held near 2,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-106 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.2 → 103.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lovejoy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- This school
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- Jonesboro High
Jonesboro High School
1,630 students
What this shows Lovejoy High School reports 2,049 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovejoy High School compares
Lovejoy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~2,049 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,136 (2022-23) → 2,030 (2023-24), nearly flat (-106).
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 23/100 (lower 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 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.
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.