- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Powder Springs, GA
Mceachern High School
Federal NCES profile for Mceachern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130129000533
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mceachern High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Powder Springs · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mceachern High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mceachern High School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Powder Springs, GA.
School address
District: Cobb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130129000533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Mceachern High School held near 2,300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 124.2 → 127.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 130129000533 · Powder Springs, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,175 enr · 17.5:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Mceachern High School held near 2,300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 124.2 → 127.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mceachern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school
Mceachern High School
2,175 students
What this shows Mceachern High School reports 2,175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mceachern High School compares
Mceachern 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 16% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,175 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,175
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Georgia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
522
in-school suspensions + 265 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
White 5.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Mceachern High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mceachern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mceachern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Powder Springs
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 (~2,175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mceachern High School
How many students attend Mceachern High School?
Mceachern High School has 2,175 students enrolled. It is a high school in Powder Springs, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,327 (2022-23) → 2,300 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mceachern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mceachern High School is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mceachern High School?
50.9% of students at Mceachern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mceachern High School?
The largest demographic group at Mceachern High School is African American at 65.9% of enrollment, in Powder Springs, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mceachern High School?
Mceachern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Mceachern High School rank among public schools in Powder Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Mceachern High School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Powder Springs, 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 Powder Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Mceachern High School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.