- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Model High held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 51.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130219002373 · Rome, GA Other · MID · TRAD
915 enr · 18.7:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Armuchee High School (953 students)
Model High held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 51.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Model High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Armuchee High
Armuchee High School
953 students
- This school
Model High
915 students
- Pepperell High
Pepperell High School
866 students
- Coosa High Sch
Coosa High School
861 students
- Garden Lakes E
Garden Lakes Elementary School
536 students
- Pepperell Elem
Pepperell Elementary
534 students
What this shows Model High reports 915 students on the CCD universe file.
How Model High compares
Model High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Floyd County reports $14,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~915 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 912 (2022-23) → 919 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.