- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tifton, GA
Tift County High School
Federal NCES profile for Tift County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130498002282
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tift County High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Tifton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tift County High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tift County High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Tifton, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Tift County High School held near 2,266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 131.5 → 131.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 130498002282 · Tifton, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,207 enr · 16.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Eighth Street Middle School (883 students)
Tift County High School held near 2,266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 131.5 → 131.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Tift County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tift County High School
2,207 students
- Eighth Street
Eighth Street Middle School
883 students
- Annie Belle Cl 785
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School
785 students
- Northeast Midd 733
Northeast Middle School
733 students
- G. O. Bailey E 531
G. O. Bailey Elementary School
531 students
- Len Lastinger 448
Len Lastinger Elementary School
448 students
What this shows Tift County High School reports 2,207 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tift County High School compares
Tift County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,207 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,207
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Georgia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$12,804
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
Counselors5.2 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
251
in-school suspensions + 257 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 97 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.0%
African American 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Tift County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tift County reports $12,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tift County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eighth Street Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Annie Belle Clark Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G. O. Bailey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Len Lastinger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tift County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~2,207 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tift County High School
How many students attend Tift County High School?
Tift County High School has 2,207 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tifton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,273 (2022-23) → 2,266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tift County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tift County High School is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tift County High School?
100.0% of students at Tift County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tift County High School?
The largest demographic group at Tift County High School is White at 39.0% of enrollment, in Tifton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tift County High School?
Tift County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Tift County High School rank among public schools in Tifton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tift County High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Tifton, 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 Tifton on the city page.
What other schools are in Tift County?
Besides Tift County High School, Tift County also operates Eighth Street Middle School (883 students), Annie Belle Clark Elementary School (785 students), and Northeast Middle School (733 students). See the Tift County district page for the complete list.