Enrollment
896
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lyons, GA
Toombs County High School
Federal NCES profile for Toombs County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130504001693
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Toombs County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Lyons · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Toombs County High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toombs County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lyons, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Toombs County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Toombs County High School
Toombs County High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Lyons, Georgia, enrolling 896 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 896 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 439 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #404, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 896 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 184 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 896 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Toombs County also operates Toombs County Middle School (681 students) and Lyons Primary School (571 students) alongside Toombs County 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 Toombs County High School compares
Toombs County 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 43% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
896
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$12,881
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 896 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Toombs County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toombs County, which includes Toombs County High School.
$12,881
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 46.7%
Federal 25.6%
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 Toombs County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toombs County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyons Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toombs Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyons Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Toombs County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~896 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Toombs County High School
How many students attend Toombs County High School?
Toombs County High School has 896 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lyons, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toombs County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Toombs County High School is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Toombs County High School?
86.6% of students at Toombs County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toombs County High School?
The largest demographic group at Toombs County High School is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Lyons, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toombs County High School?
Toombs County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Toombs County High School rank among public schools in Lyons?
By Resource Investment Index, Toombs County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lyons, 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 Lyons on the city page.
Is Toombs County High School a good school?
Toombs County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Toombs County?
Besides Toombs County High School, Toombs County also operates Toombs County Middle School (681 students), Lyons Primary School (571 students), and Toombs Central Elementary School (492 students). See the Toombs County district page for the complete list.
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