Enrollment
1,986
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130444000028
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
135.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rome High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rome High School
Rome High School is a higher-need, large high school in Rome, Georgia, enrolling 1,986 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,986 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 766 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,986 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 49 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Rome's high schools, it stands alongside Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center (14 students): Rome High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Rome City also operates West End Elementary School (1,005 students) and Rome Middle School (937 students) alongside Rome 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 Rome High School compares
Rome 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,063
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rome City, which includes Rome High School.
$13,063
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 46.9%
Federal 17.7%
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 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
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~1,986 students)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Rome High School a good school?
Rome High School earns 42/100 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 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.
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