Enrollment
609
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sylvania, GA
Screven County High School
Federal NCES profile for Screven County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130450001611
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Screven County High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sylvania · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Screven County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Screven County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sylvania, GA.
School address
District: Screven County · Georgia
NCES ID 130450001611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Screven County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Screven County High School
Screven County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Sylvania, Georgia, enrolling 609 students.
At 13.8:1, 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 59.6% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 609 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 365 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #304, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and White (43%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 609 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 328 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 609 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Screven County also operates Screven County Elementary School (1,005 students) and Screven County Middle School (452 students) alongside Screven County 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 Screven County High School compares
Screven County 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▼ 2% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.6%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$13,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 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
African American 51.6%
White 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Screven County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Screven County, which includes Screven County High School.
$13,517
Per student
-2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 47.5%
Federal 22.4%
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 Screven County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screven County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Screven County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Screven County 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
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~609 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Screven County High School
How many students attend Screven County High School?
Screven County High School has 609 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sylvania, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Screven County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Screven County High School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Screven County High School?
59.6% of students at Screven County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Screven County High School?
The largest demographic group at Screven County High School is African American at 51.6% of enrollment, in Sylvania, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Screven County High School?
Screven County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Screven County High School rank among public schools in Sylvania?
By Resource Investment Index, Screven County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sylvania, 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 Sylvania on the city page.
Is Screven County High School a good school?
Screven County High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Screven County?
Besides Screven County High School, Screven County also operates Screven County Elementary School (1,005 students) and Screven County Middle School (452 students). See the Screven County district page for the complete list.
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