Enrollment
1,949
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Warner Robins, GA
Northside High School
Federal NCES profile for Northside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130288001230
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Warner Robins · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Warner Robins, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288001230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
114.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northside High School
Northside High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Warner Robins, Georgia, enrolling 1,949 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,949 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and White (19%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 748 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,949 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 52 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Warner Robins's high schools, it stands alongside Houston County High School (2,051 students): Northside High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 18:1).
Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students) and Veterans High School (1,940 students) alongside Northside 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 Northside High School compares
Northside 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,949 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,949
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$13,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
460
in-school suspensions + 288 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 52 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
African American 56.0%
White 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Northside High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston County, which includes Northside High School.
$13,206
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 52.2%
Federal 15.4%
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 Northside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Warner Robins
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,949 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northside High School
How many students attend Northside High School?
Northside High School has 1,949 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warner Robins, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside High School is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside High School?
83.9% of students at Northside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside High School?
The largest demographic group at Northside High School is African American at 56.0% of enrollment, in Warner Robins, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside High School?
Northside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Northside High School rank among high schools in Warner Robins?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Warner Robins, 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 Warner Robins on the city page.
Is Northside High School a good school?
Northside High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 Houston County?
Besides Northside High School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Veterans High School (1,940 students), and Warner Robins High School (1,812 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.
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