Enrollment
1,511
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Loganville, GA
Walnut Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130539003901
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Grove High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Loganville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Grove High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Loganville, GA.
School address
District: Walton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130539003901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Grove High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Grove High School
Walnut Grove High School is a large high school in Loganville, Georgia, enrolling 1,511 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.2% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,511 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 190 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #184, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 319 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,511 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Loganville's high schools, it stands alongside Grayson High School (3,627 students): Walnut Grove High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.4:1 vs 18.9:1).
Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students) and Loganville Middle School (1,320 students) alongside Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove High School compares
Walnut Grove 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,511 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,511
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$11,697
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 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 68.4%
African American 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Walnut Grove High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walton County, which includes Walnut Grove High School.
$11,697
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 40.4%
Federal 15.4%
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 Walnut Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loganville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loganville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Area High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Youth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loganville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Loganville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Grove High School
How many students attend Walnut Grove High School?
Walnut Grove High School has 1,511 students enrolled. It is a high school in Loganville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove High School is 16.4:1, which is 14% 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 Walnut Grove High School?
23.2% of students at Walnut Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Grove High School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Loganville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Grove High School?
Walnut Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Walnut Grove High School rank among high schools in Loganville?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Loganville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Loganville on the city page.
Is Walnut Grove High School a good school?
Walnut Grove High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Walton County?
Besides Walnut Grove High School, Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students), Loganville Middle School (1,320 students), and Monroe Area High School (1,233 students). See the Walton County district page for the complete list.
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