- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alamo, GA
Wheeler County High School
Federal NCES profile for Wheeler County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130564001811
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheeler County High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Alamo · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheeler County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alamo, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Wheeler County High School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130564001811 · Alamo, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 14.1:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheeler County Elementary School (433 students)
Wheeler County High School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Wheeler County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheeler County
Wheeler County Elementary School
433 students
- This school
Wheeler County High School
254 students
- Wheeler County 161
Wheeler County Middle School
161 students
What this shows Wheeler County High School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheeler County High School compares
Wheeler 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$15,865
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
African American 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Wheeler County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wheeler County reports $15,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheeler County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheeler County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheeler County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheeler County High School
How many students attend Wheeler County High School?
Wheeler County High School has 254 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alamo, GA. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler County High School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wheeler County High School?
89.4% of students at Wheeler County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheeler County High School?
The largest demographic group at Wheeler County High School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Alamo, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheeler County High School?
Wheeler County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Wheeler County High School rank among public schools in Alamo?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alamo, 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 Wheeler County?
Besides Wheeler County High School, Wheeler County also operates Wheeler County Elementary School (433 students) and Wheeler County Middle School (161 students). See the Wheeler County district page for the complete list.