- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vidalia, GA
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
Federal NCES profile for Vidalia Comprehensive High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130534001739
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vidalia Comprehensive High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Vidalia · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vidalia Comprehensive High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vidalia Comprehensive High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vidalia, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Vidalia Comprehensive High School held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 130534001739 · Vidalia, GA High · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 13.5:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School (622 students)
Vidalia Comprehensive High School held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Vidalia Comprehensive High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
703 students
- Sally Dailey M
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
622 students
- J. R. Trippe M
J. R. Trippe Middle School
498 students
- J. D. Dickerso
J. D. Dickerson Primary School
456 students
What this shows Vidalia Comprehensive High School reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vidalia Comprehensive High School compares
Vidalia Comprehensive 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.4%
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Vidalia Comprehensive High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vidalia City reports $14,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vidalia Comprehensive High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. R. Trippe Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. D. Dickerson Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vidalia Comprehensive High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~703 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vidalia Comprehensive High School
How many students attend Vidalia Comprehensive High School?
Vidalia Comprehensive High School has 703 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vidalia, GA. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vidalia Comprehensive High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vidalia Comprehensive High School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Vidalia Comprehensive High School?
44.3% of students at Vidalia Comprehensive High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vidalia Comprehensive High School?
The largest demographic group at Vidalia Comprehensive High School is African American at 45.4% of enrollment, in Vidalia, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vidalia Comprehensive High School?
Vidalia Comprehensive High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Vidalia Comprehensive High School rank among public schools in Vidalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Vidalia Comprehensive High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vidalia, 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 Vidalia City?
Besides Vidalia Comprehensive High School, Vidalia City also operates Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School (622 students), J. R. Trippe Middle School (498 students), and J. D. Dickerson Primary School (456 students). See the Vidalia City district page for the complete list.