Enrollment
1,125
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130342002505
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Dahlonega · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lumpkin County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lumpkin County High School
Lumpkin County High School is a large high school in Dahlonega, Georgia, enrolling 1,125 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,125 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #116.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 250 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,125 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lumpkin County also operates Lumpkin County Middle School (864 students) and Blackburn Elementary School (779 students) alongside Lumpkin County 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 Lumpkin County High School compares
Lumpkin County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,556
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lumpkin County, which includes Lumpkin County High School.
$13,556
Per student
-2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 42.4%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~1,125 students)
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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.
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 40/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Dahlonega on the city page.
Is Lumpkin County High School a good school?
Lumpkin County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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