- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Pepperell High School shrank from 896 students in 2022-23 to 848 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 130219003351 · Lindale, GA Other · MID · TRAD
866 enr · 15.7:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Armuchee High School (953 students)
Pepperell High School shrank from 896 students in 2022-23 to 848 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pepperell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Armuchee High
Armuchee High School
953 students
- Model High
Model High
915 students
- This school
Pepperell High School
866 students
- Coosa High Sch
Coosa High School
861 students
- Garden Lakes E
Garden Lakes Elementary School
536 students
- Pepperell Elem
Pepperell Elementary
534 students
What this shows Pepperell High School reports 866 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pepperell High School compares
Pepperell 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Floyd County reports $14,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~866 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 896 (2022-23) → 848 (2023-24), down 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.