- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Social Circle, GA
Social Circle High School
Federal NCES profile for Social Circle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130454001617
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Social Circle High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Social Circle · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Social Circle High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Social Circle High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Social Circle, GA.
School address
District: Social Circle City · Georgia
NCES ID 130454001617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Social Circle High School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 130454001617 · Social Circle, GA High · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 15.7:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Social Circle Primary School (523 students)
Social Circle High School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Social Circle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Social Circle High School
629 students
- Social Circle
Social Circle Primary School
523 students
- Social Circle
Social Circle Middle School
444 students
- Social Circle
Social Circle Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Social Circle High School reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Social Circle High School compares
Social Circle 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$14,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 629 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
African American 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Social Circle High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Social Circle City reports $14,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Social Circle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Circle Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Social Circle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Social Circle Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Social Circle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Social Circle High School
How many students attend Social Circle High School?
Social Circle High School has 629 students enrolled. It is a high school in Social Circle, GA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Social Circle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Social Circle High School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Social Circle High School?
24.5% of students at Social Circle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Social Circle High School?
The largest demographic group at Social Circle High School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Social Circle, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Social Circle High School?
Social Circle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Social Circle High School rank among public schools in Social Circle?
By Resource Investment Index, Social Circle High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Social Circle, 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 Social Circle City?
Besides Social Circle High School, Social Circle City also operates Social Circle Primary School (523 students), Social Circle Middle School (444 students), and Social Circle Elementary School (436 students). See the Social Circle City district page for the complete list.