- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Swainsboro, GA
Swainsboro High School
Federal NCES profile for Swainsboro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130204002033
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swainsboro High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Swainsboro · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Swainsboro High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swainsboro High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Swainsboro, GA.
School address
District: Emanuel County · Georgia
NCES ID 130204002033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Swainsboro High School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.5 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 130204002033 · Swainsboro, GA High · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 13:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Swainsboro Primary School (833 students)
Swainsboro High School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.5 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Swainsboro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swainsboro Pri
Swainsboro Primary School
833 students
- This school
Swainsboro High School
796 students
- Swainsboro Ele
Swainsboro Elementary School
627 students
- Swainsboro Mid
Swainsboro Middle School
596 students
- Emanuel County
Emanuel County Institute
572 students
- Twin City Elem
Twin City Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Swainsboro High School reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swainsboro High School compares
Swainsboro 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$13,940
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 48.6%
White 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Swainsboro High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Emanuel County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swainsboro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swainsboro Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swainsboro Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swainsboro Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emanuel County Institute | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin City Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swainsboro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~796 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swainsboro High School
How many students attend Swainsboro High School?
Swainsboro High School has 796 students enrolled. It is a high school in Swainsboro, GA. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swainsboro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swainsboro High School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swainsboro High School?
98.1% of students at Swainsboro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swainsboro High School?
The largest demographic group at Swainsboro High School is African American at 48.6% of enrollment, in Swainsboro, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swainsboro High School?
Swainsboro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Swainsboro High School rank among public schools in Swainsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Swainsboro High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Swainsboro, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Emanuel County?
Besides Swainsboro High School, Emanuel County also operates Swainsboro Primary School (833 students), Swainsboro Elementary School (627 students), and Swainsboro Middle School (596 students). See the Emanuel County district page for the complete list.