Enrollment
1,681
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130084000324
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Villa Rica · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Villa Rica High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Villa Rica High School
Villa Rica High School is a large high school in Villa Rica, Georgia, enrolling 1,681 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Georgia schools and 38% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,681 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #149, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 489 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,681 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Carroll County also operates Central High School (1,338 students) and Central Middle School (1,009 students) alongside Villa Rica 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 Villa Rica High School compares
Villa Rica 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,419
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County, which includes Villa Rica High School.
$12,419
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 48.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~1,681 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 32/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Villa Rica High School a good school?
Villa Rica High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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