Enrollment
254
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130564001811
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Alamo · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wheeler County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wheeler County High School
Wheeler County High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Alamo, Georgia, enrolling 254 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Georgia schools, with 254 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 254 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Wheeler County also operates Wheeler County Elementary School (433 students) and Wheeler County Middle School (161 students) alongside Wheeler 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 Wheeler County High School compares
Wheeler 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,485
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wheeler County, which includes Wheeler County High School.
$14,485
Per student
+4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.6%
State 78.3%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~254 students)
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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.
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 40/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Alamo on the city page.
Is Wheeler County High School a good school?
Wheeler County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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