Enrollment
1,303
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fayetteville, GA
Whitewater High School
Federal NCES profile for Whitewater High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130213002877
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitewater High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitewater High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitewater High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fayetteville, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213002877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitewater High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitewater High School
Whitewater High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Fayetteville, Georgia, enrolling 1,303 students.
At 14.6:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 1,303 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 187 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fayetteville's high schools, it stands alongside Fayette County High School (1,360 students): Whitewater High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 14:1).
Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students) and Fayette County High School (1,360 students) alongside Whitewater 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 Whitewater High School compares
Whitewater 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 79% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,303 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,303
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,095
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 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 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 54.3%
African American 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Whitewater High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Whitewater High School.
$13,095
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.4%
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 Whitewater High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.C. Booth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitewater High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Fayetteville
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 (~1,303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Whitewater High School
How many students attend Whitewater High School?
Whitewater High School has 1,303 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fayetteville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitewater High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitewater High School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitewater High School?
13.0% of students at Whitewater High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitewater High School?
The largest demographic group at Whitewater High School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitewater High School?
Whitewater High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Whitewater High School rank among high schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitewater High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville on the city page.
Is Whitewater High School a good school?
Whitewater High School earns 56/100 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 Fayette County?
Besides Whitewater High School, Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students), Fayette County High School (1,360 students), and Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.
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