Enrollment
1,357
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130213002165
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 59
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Starrs Mill High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Starrs Mill High School
Starrs Mill High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Fayetteville, Georgia, enrolling 1,357 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.4% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,357 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Fayetteville's high schools, it stands alongside Fayette County High School (1,360 students): Starrs Mill High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14:1).
Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students) and Fayette County High School (1,360 students) alongside Starrs Mill 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 Starrs Mill High School compares
Starrs Mill 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,095
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
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.
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 68.9%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Starrs Mill High School.
$13,095
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~1,357 students)
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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.
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 59/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Starrs Mill High School a good school?
Starrs Mill High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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