- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, GA
Spencer High School
Federal NCES profile for Spencer 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 130387001418
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencer High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spencer High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387001418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Spencer High School grew from 943 students in 2022-23 to 1,004 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 130387001418 · Columbus, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,016 enr · 18.5:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Spencer High School grew from 943 students in 2022-23 to 1,004 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Spencer High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- This school
Spencer High School
1,016 students
What this shows Spencer High School reports 1,016 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spencer High School compares
Spencer High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,016
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Georgia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$13,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 289 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 4.5%
White 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Spencer High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spencer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spencer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northside High School
Standard public school
1,405 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Shaw High School
Standard public school
1,162 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Columbus High School
Standard public school
1,161 students 19:1 students per teacher
Hardaway High School
Standard public school
1,067 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Jordan Vocational High School
Standard public school
1,040 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Carver High School
Standard public school
887 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,016 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spencer High School
How many students attend Spencer High School?
Spencer High School has 1,016 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 943 (2022-23) → 1,004 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer High School is 18.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spencer High School?
96.6% of students at Spencer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer High School?
The largest demographic group at Spencer High School is African American at 71.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer High School?
Spencer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Spencer High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Columbus, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides Spencer High School, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.