Enrollment
629
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130454001617
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Social Circle · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Social Circle High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Social Circle High School
Social Circle High School is a mid-sized high school in Social Circle, Georgia, enrolling 629 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.5% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Georgia average.
With 629 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 267 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #262, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 629 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Social Circle City also operates Social Circle Primary School (523 students) and Social Circle Middle School (444 students) alongside Social Circle 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 Social Circle High School compares
Social Circle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,482
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.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Social Circle City, which includes Social Circle High School.
$12,482
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 53.9%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~629 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Social Circle on the city page.
Is Social Circle High School a good school?
Social Circle High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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