Enrollment
866
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lindale, GA
Pepperell High School
Federal NCES profile for Pepperell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130219003351
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pepperell High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lindale · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pepperell High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pepperell High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lindale, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pepperell High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pepperell High School
Pepperell High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lindale, Georgia, enrolling 866 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 866 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 418 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #376, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 261 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 866 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lindale's public schools, it stands alongside Pepperell Primary (456 students): Pepperell High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 14.3:1).
Floyd County also operates Armuchee High School (953 students) and Model High (915 students) alongside Pepperell 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 Pepperell High School compares
Pepperell 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$14,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 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
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Pepperell High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Floyd County, which includes Pepperell High School.
$14,189
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 44.9%
Federal 16.8%
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 Pepperell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armuchee High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Model High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coosa High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pepperell Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pepperell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Lindale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~866 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pepperell High School
How many students attend Pepperell High School?
Pepperell High School has 866 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lindale, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pepperell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pepperell High School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pepperell High School?
41.6% of students at Pepperell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pepperell High School?
The largest demographic group at Pepperell High School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Lindale, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pepperell High School?
Pepperell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Pepperell High School rank among public schools in Lindale?
By Resource Investment Index, Pepperell High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lindale, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lindale on the city page.
Is Pepperell High School a good school?
Pepperell High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. 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 Floyd County?
Besides Pepperell High School, Floyd County also operates Armuchee High School (953 students), Model High (915 students), and Coosa High School (861 students). See the Floyd County district page for the complete list.
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