- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fayetteville, GA
Starrs Mill High School
Federal NCES profile for Starrs Mill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130213002165
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starrs Mill High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Starrs Mill High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starrs Mill High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Fayetteville, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213002165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Starrs Mill High School held near 1,361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.2 → 88.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130213002165 · Fayetteville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,357 enr · 15.1:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcintosh High School (1,762 students)
Starrs Mill High School held near 1,361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.2 → 88.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Starrs Mill High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcintosh High
Mcintosh High School
1,762 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
1,360 students
- This school
Starrs Mill High School
1,357 students
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High School
1,303 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
1,189 students
- J.C. Booth Mid
J.C. Booth Middle School
1,115 students
What this shows Starrs Mill High School reports 1,357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starrs Mill High School compares
Starrs Mill 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 91% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,357 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,357
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,041
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
African American 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Starrs Mill High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starrs Mill High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.C. Booth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starrs Mill High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Fayetteville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starrs Mill High School
How many students attend Starrs Mill High School?
Starrs Mill High School has 1,357 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fayetteville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,360 (2022-23) → 1,361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starrs Mill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starrs Mill High School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starrs Mill High School?
5.4% of students at Starrs Mill High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starrs Mill High School?
The largest demographic group at Starrs Mill High School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starrs Mill High School?
Starrs Mill High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Starrs Mill High School rank among high schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Starrs Mill High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Starrs Mill High School, Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students), Fayette County High School (1,360 students), and Whitewater High School (1,303 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.