- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pelham, GA
Pelham High School
Federal NCES profile for Pelham 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 130408002461
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelham High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelham High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pelham, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Pelham High School shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 130408002461 · Pelham, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 10.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pelham Elementary School (578 students)
Pelham High School shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pelham High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pelham Element
Pelham Elementary School
578 students
- This school
Pelham High School
381 students
- Pelham City Mi
Pelham City Middle School
287 students
What this shows Pelham High School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelham High School compares
Pelham High School is a shrinking 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 10% in Georgia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$13,718
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.0%
White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Pelham High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pelham City reports $13,718 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pelham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pelham City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pelham High School
How many students attend Pelham High School?
Pelham High School has 381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pelham, GA. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham High School is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Pelham High School?
100.0% of students at Pelham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelham High School?
The largest demographic group at Pelham High School is African American at 53.0% of enrollment, in Pelham, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelham High School?
Pelham 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 Pelham High School rank among public schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pelham, 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 Pelham City?
Besides Pelham High School, Pelham City also operates Pelham Elementary School (578 students) and Pelham City Middle School (287 students). See the Pelham City district page for the complete list.