- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucker, GA
Tucker High School
Federal NCES profile for Tucker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174000669
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tucker High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Tucker · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tucker High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tucker High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Tucker, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Tucker High School held near 1,590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.7 → 100.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 130174000669 · Tucker, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,614 enr · 16.3:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Tucker High School held near 1,590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.7 → 100.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Tucker High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school
Tucker High School
1,614 students
What this shows Tucker High School reports 1,614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tucker High School compares
Tucker 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 25% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,614 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,614
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.9 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Asian 9.5%
White 9.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Tucker High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tucker High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tucker High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tucker High School
How many students attend Tucker High School?
Tucker High School has 1,614 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucker, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,579 (2022-23) → 1,590 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucker High School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tucker High School?
45.4% of students at Tucker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tucker High School?
The largest demographic group at Tucker High School is African American at 52.9% of enrollment, in Tucker, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tucker High School?
Tucker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Tucker High School rank among public schools in Tucker?
By Resource Investment Index, Tucker High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Tucker, 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 Tucker on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Tucker High School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.