- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Villa Rica, GA
Villa Rica High School
Federal NCES profile for Villa Rica High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130084000324
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Villa Rica High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Villa Rica · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Villa Rica High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Villa Rica High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Villa Rica, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Villa Rica High School held near 1,795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.2 → 85.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 130084000324 · Villa Rica, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,681 enr · 19.8:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,338 students)
Villa Rica High School held near 1,795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.2 → 85.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Villa Rica High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,338 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- Temple High Sc
Temple High School
868 students
- Ithica Element
Ithica Elementary
809 students
What this shows Villa Rica High School reports 1,681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Villa Rica High School compares
Villa Rica 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,681 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,681
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$12,946
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
328
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
African American 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Villa Rica High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Villa Rica High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ithica Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Villa Rica High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- 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 (~1,681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Villa Rica High School
How many students attend Villa Rica High School?
Villa Rica High School has 1,681 students enrolled. It is a high school in Villa Rica, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,807 (2022-23) → 1,795 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Rica High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Villa Rica High School is 19.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Villa Rica High School?
43.2% of students at Villa Rica High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Villa Rica High School?
The largest demographic group at Villa Rica High School is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Villa Rica, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Villa Rica High School?
Villa Rica High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Villa Rica High School rank among public schools in Villa Rica?
By Resource Investment Index, Villa Rica High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Villa Rica, 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 Villa Rica on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County?
Besides Villa Rica High School, Carroll County also operates Central High School (1,338 students), Central Middle School (1,009 students), and Central Elementary School (991 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.