- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dahlonega, GA
Lumpkin County High School
Federal NCES profile for Lumpkin County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130342002505
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lumpkin County High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Dahlonega · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lumpkin County High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lumpkin County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dahlonega, GA.
School address
District: Lumpkin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130342002505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Lumpkin County High School held near 1,158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.8 → 75.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 130342002505 · Dahlonega, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,125 enr · 15.6:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumpkin County Middle School (864 students)
Lumpkin County High School held near 1,158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.8 → 75.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lumpkin County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lumpkin County High School
1,125 students
- Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County Middle School
864 students
- Blackburn Elem
Blackburn Elementary School
779 students
- Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County Elementary School
583 students
- Long Branch El 403
Long Branch Elementary School
403 students
What this shows Lumpkin County High School reports 1,125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lumpkin County High School compares
Lumpkin County 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,125 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,125
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Georgia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$13,571
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Lumpkin County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lumpkin County reports $13,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lumpkin County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumpkin County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackburn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lumpkin County Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Branch Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lumpkin County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~1,125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lumpkin County High School
How many students attend Lumpkin County High School?
Lumpkin County High School has 1,125 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dahlonega, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,134 (2022-23) → 1,158 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lumpkin County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lumpkin County High School is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lumpkin County High School?
28.1% of students at Lumpkin County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lumpkin County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lumpkin County High School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Dahlonega, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lumpkin County High School?
Lumpkin County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lumpkin County High School rank among public schools in Dahlonega?
By Resource Investment Index, Lumpkin County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dahlonega, 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 Lumpkin County?
Besides Lumpkin County High School, Lumpkin County also operates Lumpkin County Middle School (864 students), Blackburn Elementary School (779 students), and Lumpkin County Elementary School (583 students). See the Lumpkin County district page for the complete list.