- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atlanta, GA
North Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for North Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130228001024
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Springs High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #10 of 19
- high schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Springs High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Springs High School ranks #10 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228001024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
North Springs High School held near 1,304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.4 → 86.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 130228001024 · Atlanta, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,195 enr · 13.3:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
North Springs High School held near 1,304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.4 → 86.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school
North Springs High School
1,195 students
What this shows North Springs High School reports 1,195 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Springs High School compares
North Springs 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,195 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,195
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$15,183
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
White 17.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, North Springs High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Atlanta
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Atlanta High School
Standard public school
2,368 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeside High School
Standard public school
2,234 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Westlake High School
Standard public school
2,056 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Riverwood International Charter School
Standard public school
1,737 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Midtown High School
Standard public school
1,696 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Maynard Jackson High School
Standard public school
1,549 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,195 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Springs High School
How many students attend North Springs High School?
North Springs High School has 1,195 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,275 (2022-23) → 1,304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Springs High School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 North Springs High School?
35.5% of students at North Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at North Springs High School is African American at 49.0% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Springs High School?
North Springs High School 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 North Springs High School rank among high schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, North Springs High School ranks #10 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides North Springs High School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.