- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Temple, GA
Temple High School
Federal NCES profile for Temple High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130084002097
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Temple High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Temple High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Temple High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Temple, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084002097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Temple High School grew from 746 students in 2022-23 to 809 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 130084002097 · Temple, GA High · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 21.7:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Temple High School grew from 746 students in 2022-23 to 809 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Temple High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Rica Hig
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,338 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- This school
Temple High School
868 students
- Ithica Element
Ithica Elementary
809 students
What this shows Temple High School reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How Temple High School compares
Temple High School is a growing 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$12,946
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
African American 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Temple High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Temple High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ithica Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Temple High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~868 students)
Frequently asked questions about Temple High School
How many students attend Temple High School?
Temple High School has 868 students enrolled. It is a high school in Temple, GA. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Temple High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Temple High School is 21.7:1, which is 51% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Temple High School?
47.1% of students at Temple High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Temple High School?
The largest demographic group at Temple High School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Temple, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Temple High School?
Temple High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Temple High School rank among public schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, Temple High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Temple, 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 Temple on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County?
Besides Temple High School, Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students), Central High School (1,338 students), and Central Middle School (1,009 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.