- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130573002232
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rochelle · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Wilcox County High School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 130573002232 · Rochelle, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 14.9:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilcox County Elementary School (547 students)
Wilcox County High School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Wilcox County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilcox County
Wilcox County Elementary School
547 students
- This school
Wilcox County High School
343 students
- Wilcox County
Wilcox County Middle School
236 students
What this shows Wilcox County High School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilcox County High School compares
Wilcox 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Wilcox County reports $14,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.