- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Zebulon, GA
Pike County High School
Federal NCES profile for Pike County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130417000546
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pike County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Zebulon · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pike County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pike County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Zebulon, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Pike County High School held near 1,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.1 → 72.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 130417000546 · Zebulon, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,075 enr · 15.1:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Pike County Primary School (805 students)
Pike County High School held near 1,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.1 → 72.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pike County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pike County High School
1,075 students
- Pike County Pr
Pike County Primary School
805 students
- Pike County Mi
Pike County Middle School
777 students
- Pike County El
Pike County Elementary School
768 students
- Zebulon High S 34
Zebulon High School
34 students
What this shows Pike County High School reports 1,075 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pike County High School compares
Pike County 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,075
Bigger than 92% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$11,753
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Pike County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County reports $11,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pike County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pike County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pike County Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zebulon High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pike County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Zebulon
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,075 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pike County High School
How many students attend Pike County High School?
Pike County High School has 1,075 students enrolled. It is a high school in Zebulon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,105 (2022-23) → 1,089 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike County High School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pike County High School?
23.5% of students at Pike County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pike County High School?
The largest demographic group at Pike County High School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Zebulon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pike County High School?
Pike County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Pike County High School rank among public schools in Zebulon?
By Resource Investment Index, Pike County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Zebulon, 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 Zebulon on the city page.
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Pike County High School, Pike County also operates Pike County Primary School (805 students), Pike County Middle School (777 students), and Pike County Elementary School (768 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.