Enrollment
2,035
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130228002119
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roswell High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roswell High School
Roswell High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Roswell, Georgia, enrolling 2,035 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.0% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,035 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Roswell's high schools, it stands alongside Centennial High School (1,643 students): Roswell High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 14.5:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students) alongside Roswell 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 Roswell High School compares
Roswell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Roswell High School.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~2,035 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 54/100 (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 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.
Is Roswell High School a good school?
Roswell High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 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.
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