Enrollment
2,318
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 130255004425
Seckinger High School — Buford, GA
Federal NCES profile for Seckinger High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 17
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seckinger High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Seckinger High School reports 2,318 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 79.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 58% below the Georgia average and 51% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gwinnett County spends $14,002 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.3% from local sources (property taxes), 42.0% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seckinger High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 43% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 58% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,318 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 58% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
— 43% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,002
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 2,318 Top 98% in Georgia — larger than 2% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 79.0
Students per teacher 20.7:1 +43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.5% -58% vs state
NCES ID 130255004425
Student demographics
African American 28.5%
White 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Asian 18.3%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 28.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Seckinger High School.
$14,002
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Seckinger High School
How many students attend Seckinger High School?
Seckinger High School has 2,318 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buford, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seckinger High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seckinger High School is 20.7:1, which is 43% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seckinger High School?
25.5% of students at Seckinger High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seckinger High School?
The largest demographic group at Seckinger High School is African American at 28.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Buford, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seckinger High School?
Seckinger High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.