- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130213002877
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Whitewater High School held near 1,347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.6 → 87.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 130213002877 · Fayetteville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,303 enr · 14.6:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcintosh High School (1,762 students)
Whitewater High School held near 1,347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.6 → 87.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Whitewater High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcintosh High
Mcintosh High School
1,762 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
1,360 students
- Starrs Mill Hi
Starrs Mill High School
1,357 students
- This school
Whitewater High School
1,303 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
1,189 students
- J.C. Booth Mid
J.C. Booth Middle School
1,115 students
What this shows Whitewater High School reports 1,303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitewater High School compares
Whitewater 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Fayette County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,360
- 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.
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 (~1,303 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,387 (2022-23) → 1,347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
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 46/100 (typical 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 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.
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.