Enrollment
2,671
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond Hill, GA
Richmond Hill High School
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Hill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130057001873
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Hill High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Richmond Hill · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Hill High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Hill High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Richmond Hill, GA.
School address
District: Bryan County · Georgia
NCES ID 130057001873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
175.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richmond Hill High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richmond Hill High School
Richmond Hill High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Richmond Hill, Georgia, enrolling 2,671 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,671 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 64 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bryan County spends $10,800 per pupil, 22% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bryan County also operates Richmond Hill Middle School (2,022 students) and Mcallister Elementary School (1,051 students) alongside Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill High School compares
Richmond Hill 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 75% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,671 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,671
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 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 59.0%
African American 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Richmond Hill High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bryan County, which includes Richmond Hill High School.
$10,800
Per student
-22%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 49.5%
Federal 13.6%
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 Richmond Hill High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcallister Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan County Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frances Meeks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Hill High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,022
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~2,671 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond Hill High School
How many students attend Richmond Hill High School?
Richmond Hill High School has 2,671 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond Hill, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Hill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Hill High School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond Hill High School?
15.1% of students at Richmond Hill High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Hill High School?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Hill High School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Richmond Hill, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Hill High School?
Richmond Hill High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Richmond Hill High School rank among public schools in Richmond Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Hill High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill on the city page.
Is Richmond Hill High School a good school?
Richmond Hill High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 Bryan County?
Besides Richmond Hill High School, Bryan County also operates Richmond Hill Middle School (2,022 students), Mcallister Elementary School (1,051 students), and Bryan County Elementary School (1,020 students). See the Bryan County district page for the complete list.
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