Enrollment
915
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rome, GA
Model High
Federal NCES profile for Model High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130219002373
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Model High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #14 of 14
- schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Model High has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Model High ranks #14 of 14 schools in Rome, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Model High compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Model High
Model High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rome, Georgia, enrolling 915 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Georgia schools and 30% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.7% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 915 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #260, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 260 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 915 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Rome's public schools, it stands alongside West End Elementary School (1,005 students): Model High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 16.2:1).
Floyd County also operates Armuchee High School (953 students) and Pepperell High School (866 students) alongside Model High.
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 Model High compares
Model High on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 915 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
915
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$14,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Model High is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Floyd County, which includes Model High.
$14,189
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 44.9%
Federal 16.8%
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 Model High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armuchee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pepperell High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coosa High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pepperell Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Model High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Rome
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West End Elementary School
Standard public school
1,005 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Armuchee High School
Standard public school
953 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Coosa High School
Standard public school
861 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
West Central Elementary School
Standard public school
595 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~915 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Model High
How many students attend Model High?
Model High has 915 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rome, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Model High?
The student-teacher ratio at Model High is 18.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Model High?
23.7% of students at Model High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Model High?
The largest demographic group at Model High is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Rome, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Model High?
Model High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Model High rank among schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, Model High ranks #14 of 14 schools in Rome, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rome on the city page.
Is Model High a good school?
Model High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Floyd County?
Besides Model High, Floyd County also operates Armuchee High School (953 students), Pepperell High School (866 students), and Coosa High School (861 students). See the Floyd County district page for the complete list.
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