- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dawson, GA
Terrell High School
Federal NCES profile for Terrell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130486001658
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terrell High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dawson · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Terrell High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terrell High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dawson, GA.
School address
District: Terrell County · Georgia
NCES ID 130486001658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Terrell High School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 130486001658 · Dawson, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cooper-Carver Elementary School (440 students)
Terrell High School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Terrell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cooper-Carver
Cooper-Carver Elementary School
440 students
- This school
Terrell High School
266 students
- Terrell Middle
Terrell Middle School
215 students
What this shows Terrell High School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terrell High School compares
Terrell 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,581
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 169 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
White 2.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Terrell High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Terrell County reports $17,581 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terrell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper-Carver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terrell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terrell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terrell High School
How many students attend Terrell High School?
Terrell High School has 266 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dawson, GA. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrell High School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Terrell High School?
100.0% of students at Terrell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terrell High School?
The largest demographic group at Terrell High School is African American at 91.7% of enrollment, in Dawson, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terrell High School?
Terrell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Terrell High School rank among public schools in Dawson?
By Resource Investment Index, Terrell High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dawson, 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 Terrell County?
Besides Terrell High School, Terrell County also operates Cooper-Carver Elementary School (440 students) and Terrell Middle School (215 students). See the Terrell County district page for the complete list.