- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Valley, GA
Peach County High School
Federal NCES profile for Peach County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130405001483
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peach County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fort Valley · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Peach County High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peach County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fort Valley, GA.
School address
District: Peach County · Georgia
NCES ID 130405001483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Peach County High School grew from 1,107 students in 2022-23 to 1,166 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 67.5 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 130405001483 · Fort Valley, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,162 enr · 17.3:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron Elementary School (706 students)
Peach County High School grew from 1,107 students in 2022-23 to 1,166 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 67.5 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Peach County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Peach County High School
1,162 students
- Byron Elementa
Byron Elementary School
706 students
- Hunt Elementar
Hunt Elementary School
654 students
- Kay Road Eleme
Kay Road Elementary
512 students
- Byron Middle S 452
Byron Middle School
452 students
- Fort Valley Mi 434
Fort Valley Middle School
434 students
What this shows Peach County High School reports 1,162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peach County High School compares
Peach County High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,162 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,162
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$13,445
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
329
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 50 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.9%
White 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Peach County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peach County reports $13,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peach County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kay Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byron Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peach County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peach County High School
How many students attend Peach County High School?
Peach County High School has 1,162 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Valley, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,107 (2022-23) → 1,166 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peach County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peach County High School is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peach County High School?
82.0% of students at Peach County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peach County High School?
The largest demographic group at Peach County High School is African American at 49.9% of enrollment, in Fort Valley, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peach County High School?
Peach County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Peach County High School rank among public schools in Fort Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Peach County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fort Valley, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Peach County?
Besides Peach County High School, Peach County also operates Byron Elementary School (706 students), Hunt Elementary School (654 students), and Kay Road Elementary (512 students). See the Peach County district page for the complete list.