- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kathleen, GA
Veterans High School
Federal NCES profile for Veterans 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 130288003969
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kathleen · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kathleen, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288003969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Veterans High School held near 1,937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.3 → 99.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 130288003969 · Kathleen, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,940 enr · 20:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston County High School (2,051 students)
Veterans High School held near 1,937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.3 → 99.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Veterans High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston County
Houston County High School
2,051 students
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,949 students
- This school
Veterans High School
1,940 students
- Warner Robins
Warner Robins High School
1,812 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,615 students
- Perry Middle S
Perry Middle School
1,164 students
What this shows Veterans High School reports 1,940 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans High School compares
Veterans 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 66% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,940 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,940
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,044
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
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
298
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
African American 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Veterans High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston County reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Veterans High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,940 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans High School
How many students attend Veterans High School?
Veterans High School has 1,940 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kathleen, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,914 (2022-23) → 1,937 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans High School is 20:1, which is 39% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veterans High School?
20.4% of students at Veterans High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans High School?
The largest demographic group at Veterans High School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Kathleen, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans High School?
Veterans 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 Veterans High School rank among public schools in Kathleen?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kathleen, 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 Houston County?
Besides Veterans High School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Warner Robins High School (1,812 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.