- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, GA
Northside High School
Federal NCES profile for Northside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130387002583
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387002583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Northside High School held near 1,417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.7 → 89.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 130387002583 · Columbus, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,405 enr · 15.8:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaw High School (1,162 students)
Northside High School held near 1,417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.7 → 89.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Northside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- Spencer High S
Spencer High School
1,016 students
What this shows Northside High School reports 1,405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside High School compares
Northside 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,405 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,405
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
240
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
African American 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Northside High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spencer High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Shaw High School
Standard public school
1,162 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Columbus High School
Standard public school
1,161 students 19:1 students per teacher
Hardaway High School
Standard public school
1,067 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Jordan Vocational High School
Standard public school
1,040 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Spencer High School
Standard public school
1,016 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Carver High School
Standard public school
887 students 15.8:1 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 (~1,405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northside High School
How many students attend Northside High School?
Northside High School has 1,405 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,402 (2022-23) → 1,417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside High School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside High School?
23.5% 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 White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside High School?
Northside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Northside High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides Northside High School, Muscogee County also operates Shaw High School (1,162 students), Columbus High School (1,161 students), and Hardaway High School (1,067 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.