Enrollment
647
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tiger, GA
Rabun County High School
Federal NCES profile for Rabun County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130432001520
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rabun County High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Tiger · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rabun County High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rabun County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tiger, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rabun County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rabun County High School
Rabun County High School is a mid-sized high school in Tiger, Georgia, enrolling 647 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 647 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 411 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Rabun County spends $16,660 per pupil, 20% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Rabun County also operates Rabun County Elementary School (662 students) and Rabun County Primary School (607 students) alongside Rabun County 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 Rabun County High School compares
Rabun County 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Georgia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,660
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Rabun County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rabun County, which includes Rabun County High School.
$16,660
Per student
+20%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.8%
State 21.4%
Federal 12.8%
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 Rabun County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabun County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rabun County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rabun County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rabun County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high 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 (~647 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rabun County High School
How many students attend Rabun County High School?
Rabun County High School has 647 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tiger, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rabun County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rabun County High School is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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 Rabun County High School?
37.8% of students at Rabun County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rabun County High School?
The largest demographic group at Rabun County High School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Tiger, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rabun County High School?
Rabun County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Rabun County High School rank among public schools in Tiger?
By Resource Investment Index, Rabun County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tiger, 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 Tiger on the city page.
Is Rabun County High School a good school?
Rabun County High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Rabun County?
Besides Rabun County High School, Rabun County also operates Rabun County Elementary School (662 students), Rabun County Primary School (607 students), and Rabun County Middle School (341 students). See the Rabun County district page for the complete list.
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