- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Roswell, GA
Roswell High School
Federal NCES profile for Roswell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130228002119
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roswell High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roswell High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roswell High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Roswell, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228002119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Roswell High School held near 2,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-83 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 124.5 → 123.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-83 students YoY 130228002119 · Roswell, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,035 enr · 16.4:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Roswell High School held near 2,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-83 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 124.5 → 123.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Roswell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- This school
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- Johns Creek Hi
Johns Creek High School
1,789 students
What this shows Roswell High School reports 2,035 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roswell High School compares
Roswell 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 69% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,035 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,035
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Roswell High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roswell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roswell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Roswell
2 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 (~2,035 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roswell High School
How many students attend Roswell High School?
Roswell High School has 2,035 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roswell, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,119 (2022-23) → 2,036 (2023-24), nearly flat (-83).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roswell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roswell High School is 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roswell High School?
19.0% of students at Roswell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roswell High School?
The largest demographic group at Roswell High School is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Roswell, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roswell High School?
Roswell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Roswell High School rank among high schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Roswell High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Roswell, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Roswell High School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Alpharetta High School (2,024 students), and Milton High School (1,999 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.