- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mc Rae Helena, GA
Telfair County High School
Federal NCES profile for Telfair County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130483002442
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Telfair County High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mc Rae Helena · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Telfair County High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Telfair County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mc Rae Helena, GA.
School address
District: Telfair County · Georgia
NCES ID 130483002442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Telfair County High School shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130483002442 · Mc Rae Helena, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 12.5:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Telfair County Elementary (793 students)
Telfair County High School shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Telfair County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Telfair County
Telfair County Elementary
793 students
- This school
Telfair County High School
388 students
- Telfair County
Telfair County Middle School
344 students
- Telfair Altern 18
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
18 students
What this shows Telfair County High School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Telfair County High School compares
Telfair County High School is a shrinking 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Georgia - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$15,247
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
African American 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Telfair County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Telfair County reports $15,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Telfair County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telfair County Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Telfair County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Telfair Alternative Preparation School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Telfair County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Telfair County High School
How many students attend Telfair County High School?
Telfair County High School has 388 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mc Rae Helena, GA. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telfair County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Telfair County High School is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Telfair County High School?
89.2% of students at Telfair County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Telfair County High School?
The largest demographic group at Telfair County High School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Mc Rae Helena, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Telfair County High School?
Telfair County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Telfair County High School rank among public schools in Mc Rae Helena?
By Resource Investment Index, Telfair County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mc Rae Helena, 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 Telfair County?
Besides Telfair County High School, Telfair County also operates Telfair County Elementary (793 students), Telfair County Middle School (344 students), and Telfair Alternative Preparation School (18 students). See the Telfair County district page for the complete list.