Enrollment
868
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130084002097
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Temple High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Temple High School
Temple High School is a mid-sized high school in Temple, Georgia, enrolling 868 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 51% 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 47.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 868 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 404 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #390, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 237 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 868 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students) and Central High School (1,338 students) alongside Temple 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 Temple High School compares
Temple 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,419
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County, which includes Temple High School.
$12,419
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 48.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~868 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 36/100 (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 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.
Is Temple High School a good school?
Temple High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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