- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Locust Grove, GA
Luella High School
Federal NCES profile for Luella 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 130282002916
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luella High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Luella High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luella High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Locust Grove, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282002916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Luella High School held near 1,353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.8 → 69.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 130282002916 · Locust Grove, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,236 enr · 20.3:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Luella High School held near 1,353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.8 → 69.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Luella High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school
Luella High School
1,236 students
What this shows Luella High School reports 1,236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luella High School compares
Luella 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,236 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,236
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$12,373
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 5.1%
White 4.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Luella High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luella High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luella High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Locust Grove
1 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 (~1,236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Luella High School
How many students attend Luella High School?
Luella High School has 1,236 students enrolled. It is a high school in Locust Grove, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,373 (2022-23) → 1,353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luella High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luella High School is 20.3:1, which is 41% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Luella High School?
38.6% of students at Luella High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luella High School?
The largest demographic group at Luella High School is African American at 76.7% of enrollment, in Locust Grove, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luella High School?
Luella 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 Luella High School rank among public schools in Locust Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Luella High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Luella High School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.