Enrollment
266
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130486001658
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terrell High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terrell High School
Terrell High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Dawson, Georgia, enrolling 266 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Georgia schools, with 266 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 566 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Terrell County spends $17,784 per pupil, 28% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 35.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 167 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 266 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 169 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Terrell County also operates Cooper-Carver Elementary School (440 students) and Terrell Middle School (215 students) alongside Terrell 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 Terrell High School compares
Terrell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,784
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Terrell County, which includes Terrell High School.
$17,784
Per student
+28%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 33.0%
Federal 35.5%
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 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
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~266 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dawson on the city page.
Is Terrell High School a good school?
Terrell High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 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.
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