- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rome, GA
Rome High School
Federal NCES profile for Rome High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130444000028
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rome High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #19 of 19
- public schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rome High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rome High School ranks #19 of 19 public schools in Rome, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Rome High School held near 2,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-80 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 135.7 → 126.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-80 students YoY 130444000028 · Rome, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,986 enr · 14.7:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West End Elementary School (1,005 students)
Rome High School held near 2,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-80 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 135.7 → 126.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rome High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rome High School
1,986 students
- West End Eleme
West End Elementary School
1,005 students
- Rome Middle Sc
Rome Middle School
937 students
- West Central E 595
West Central Elementary School
595 students
- Elm Street Ele 558
Elm Street Elementary
558 students
- East Central E 439
East Central Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Rome High School reports 1,986 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rome High School compares
Rome 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▼ 2% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,986 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,986
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$14,188
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
432
in-school suspensions + 334 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 49 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
African American 30.4%
White 22.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Rome High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rome City reports $14,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rome High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rome Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Central Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rome High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Rome
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 (~1,986 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rome High School
How many students attend Rome High School?
Rome High School has 1,986 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rome, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,095 (2022-23) → 2,015 (2023-24), nearly flat (-80).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rome High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rome High School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rome High School?
59.7% of students at Rome High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rome High School?
The largest demographic group at Rome High School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment, in Rome, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rome High School?
Rome High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Rome High School rank among public schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, Rome High School ranks #19 of 19 public schools in Rome, 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 Rome on the city page.
What other schools are in Rome City?
Besides Rome High School, Rome City also operates West End Elementary School (1,005 students), Rome Middle School (937 students), and West Central Elementary School (595 students). See the Rome City district page for the complete list.