Enrollment
2,318
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Buford, GA
Seckinger High School
Federal NCES profile for Seckinger High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255004425
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seckinger High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Buford · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Seckinger High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seckinger High School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Buford, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255004425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+103% 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
What stands out at Seckinger High School
Seckinger High School is a large high school in Buford, Georgia, enrolling 2,318 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 103% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,318 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (29%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Among Buford's high schools, it stands alongside Buford High School (1,966 students): Seckinger High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.3:1 vs 18.5:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Seckinger 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 Seckinger High School compares
Seckinger 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 | 29.3:1 | ▲ 103% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 58% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,318 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,318
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 103% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Seckinger High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Seckinger High School.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Seckinger High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seckinger High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Buford
1 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 (~2,318 students)
Next steps
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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 29.3:1, which is 103% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Buford, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seckinger High School?
Seckinger High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Seckinger High School rank among public schools in Buford?
By Resource Investment Index, Seckinger High School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Buford, 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 Buford on the city page.
Is Seckinger High School a good school?
Seckinger High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Gwinnett County?
Besides Seckinger High School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.
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