- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sandersville, GA
Washington County High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130549001788
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sandersville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington County High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sandersville, GA.
School address
District: Washington County · Georgia
NCES ID 130549001788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Washington County High School held near 901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.3 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 130549001788 · Sandersville, GA High · MID · TRAD
905 enr · 18.5:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridge Road Primary School (588 students)
Washington County High School held near 901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.3 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Washington County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washington County High School
905 students
- Ridge Road Pri
Ridge Road Primary School
588 students
- Ridge Road Ele
Ridge Road Elementary School
585 students
- T. J. Elder Mi
T. J. Elder Middle School
583 students
What this shows Washington County High School reports 905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington County High School compares
Washington County 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Georgia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$14,361
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 905 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
432
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 47.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 70.3%
White 24.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Washington County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County reports $14,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Road Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Road Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| T. J. Elder Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~905 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington County High School
How many students attend Washington County High School?
Washington County High School has 905 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sandersville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 896 (2022-23) → 901 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington County High School is 18.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington County High School?
77.5% of students at Washington County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington County High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington County High School is African American at 70.3% of enrollment, in Sandersville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington County High School?
Washington County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Washington County High School rank among public schools in Sandersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sandersville, 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 Washington County?
Besides Washington County High School, Washington County also operates Ridge Road Primary School (588 students), Ridge Road Elementary School (585 students), and T. J. Elder Middle School (583 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.