Enrollment
334
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Camilla, GA
Mitchell County High School
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130369001912
👥 S:T ratio 70
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Camilla · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell County High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Camilla, GA.
School address
District: Mitchell County · Georgia
NCES ID 130369001912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mitchell County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mitchell County High School
Mitchell County High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Camilla, Georgia, enrolling 334 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.4:1, Mitchell County High School is leaner than roughly 98% of Georgia schools and 49% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 250 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #224, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mitchell County spends $19,212 per pupil, 39% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mitchell County also operates Mitchell County Primary School (343 students) and Mitchell County Elementary School (276 students) alongside Mitchell 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 Mitchell County High School compares
Mitchell 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 49% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 2% in Georgia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$19,212
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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
African American 86.2%
White 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Mitchell County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mitchell County, which includes Mitchell County High School.
$19,212
Per student
+39%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.4%
State 27.0%
Federal 24.7%
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 Mitchell County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~334 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mitchell County High School
How many students attend Mitchell County High School?
Mitchell County High School has 334 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camilla, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell County High School is 7.4:1, which is 49% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mitchell County High School?
100.0% of students at Mitchell County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell County High School?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell County High School is African American at 86.2% of enrollment, in Camilla, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell County High School?
Mitchell County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mitchell County High School rank among public schools in Camilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Camilla, 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 Camilla on the city page.
Is Mitchell County High School a good school?
Mitchell County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Mitchell County?
Besides Mitchell County High School, Mitchell County also operates Mitchell County Primary School (343 students), Mitchell County Elementary School (276 students), and Mitchell County Middle School (250 students). See the Mitchell County district page for the complete list.
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