Enrollment
1,456
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stockbridge, GA
Stockbridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Stockbridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130282001205
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stockbridge High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools.
- #13 of 16
- public schools in Stockbridge · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stockbridge High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stockbridge High School ranks #13 of 16 public schools in Stockbridge, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282001205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stockbridge High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stockbridge High School
Stockbridge High School is a large high school in Stockbridge, Georgia, enrolling 1,456 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 91% of Georgia schools and 25% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,456 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% 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.
Among Stockbridge's high schools, it stands alongside Woodland High School (1,251 students): Stockbridge High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 17.9:1).
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge High School compares
Stockbridge 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 20% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,456 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,456
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Georgia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$12,402
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 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
African American 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
White 5.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Stockbridge High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Stockbridge High School.
$12,402
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 Stockbridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stockbridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Stockbridge
1 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 (~1,456 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stockbridge High School
How many students attend Stockbridge High School?
Stockbridge High School has 1,456 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stockbridge, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stockbridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stockbridge High School is 18:1, which is 25% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stockbridge High School?
48.6% of students at Stockbridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stockbridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Stockbridge High School is African American at 68.3% of enrollment, in Stockbridge, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stockbridge High School?
Stockbridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Stockbridge High School rank among public schools in Stockbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Stockbridge High School ranks #13 of 16 public schools in Stockbridge, 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 Stockbridge on the city page.
Is Stockbridge High School a good school?
Stockbridge High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Henry County?
Besides Stockbridge High School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.
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