Enrollment
905
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130549001788
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sandersville · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington County High School
Washington County High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Sandersville, Georgia, enrolling 905 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Georgia schools and 28% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 905 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 301 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #292, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and White (24%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 905 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 578 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 905 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Washington County also operates Ridge Road Primary School (588 students) and Ridge Road Elementary School (585 students) alongside Washington County 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 Washington County High School compares
Washington County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,904
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County, which includes Washington County High School.
$12,904
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 36.4%
Federal 24.8%
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 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
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~905 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 26/100 (lower 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 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. See all public schools in Sandersville on the city page.
Is Washington County High School a good school?
Washington County High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 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.
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