- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tyrone, GA
Sandy Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130213002167
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy Creek High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tyrone · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandy Creek High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Creek High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tyrone, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213002167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Sandy Creek High School held near 1,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.7 → 89.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 130213002167 · Tyrone, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,189 enr · 13.7:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcintosh High School (1,762 students)
Sandy Creek High School held near 1,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.7 → 89.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sandy Creek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcintosh High
Mcintosh High School
1,762 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
1,360 students
- Starrs Mill Hi
Starrs Mill High School
1,357 students
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High School
1,303 students
- This school
Sandy Creek High School
1,189 students
- J.C. Booth Mid
J.C. Booth Middle School
1,115 students
What this shows Sandy Creek High School reports 1,189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandy Creek High School compares
Sandy Creek 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,189 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,189
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$14,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
White 10.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Sandy Creek High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandy Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.C. Booth Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Creek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Creek High School
How many students attend Sandy Creek High School?
Sandy Creek High School has 1,189 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tyrone, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,188 (2022-23) → 1,179 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Creek High School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandy Creek High School?
33.2% of students at Sandy Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Sandy Creek High School is African American at 62.2% of enrollment, in Tyrone, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Creek High School?
Sandy Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Sandy Creek High School rank among public schools in Tyrone?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Creek High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tyrone, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Sandy Creek High School, Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students), Fayette County High School (1,360 students), and Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.