Enrollment
388
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130483002442
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Telfair County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Telfair County High School
Telfair County High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Mc Rae Helena, Georgia, enrolling 388 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 388 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Telfair County also operates Telfair County Elementary (793 students) and Telfair County Middle School (344 students) alongside Telfair County 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 Telfair County High School compares
Telfair County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,354
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Telfair County, which includes Telfair County High School.
$14,354
Per student
+4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 47.0%
Federal 25.6%
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 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
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~388 students)
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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.
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 38/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Mc Rae Helena on the city page.
Is Telfair County High School a good school?
Telfair County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 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.
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