Enrollment
343
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rochelle, GA
Wilcox County High School
Federal NCES profile for Wilcox County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130573002232
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilcox County High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rochelle · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilcox County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilcox County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rochelle, GA.
School address
District: Wilcox County · Georgia
NCES ID 130573002232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilcox County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilcox County High School
Wilcox County High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Rochelle, Georgia, enrolling 343 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 343 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 310 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wilcox County also operates Wilcox County Elementary School (547 students) and Wilcox County Middle School (236 students) alongside Wilcox 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 Wilcox County High School compares
Wilcox 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$13,230
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 60.3%
African American 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Wilcox 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 Wilcox County, which includes Wilcox County High School.
$13,230
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 52.8%
Federal 22.7%
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 Wilcox County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilcox County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilcox County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wilcox County High School
How many students attend Wilcox County High School?
Wilcox County High School has 343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochelle, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilcox County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilcox County High School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilcox County High School?
87.9% of students at Wilcox County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilcox County High School?
The largest demographic group at Wilcox County High School is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Rochelle, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilcox County High School?
Wilcox County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Wilcox County High School rank among public schools in Rochelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilcox County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rochelle, 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 Rochelle on the city page.
Is Wilcox County High School a good school?
Wilcox County High School earns 32/100 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 Wilcox County?
Besides Wilcox County High School, Wilcox County also operates Wilcox County Elementary School (547 students) and Wilcox County Middle School (236 students). See the Wilcox County district page for the complete list.
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