- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sylvester, GA
Worth County High School
Federal NCES profile for Worth County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130585001849
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worth County High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Sylvester · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Worth County High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worth County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Sylvester, GA.
School address
District: Worth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130585001849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Worth County High School held near 865 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130585001849 · Sylvester, GA High · MID · TRAD
856 enr · 18.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Worth County Primary School (809 students)
Worth County High School held near 865 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Worth County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Worth County High School
856 students
- Worth County P
Worth County Primary School
809 students
- Worth County E
Worth County Elementary School
696 students
- Worth County M
Worth County Middle School
661 students
- Worth County A 35
Worth County Achievement Center
35 students
What this shows Worth County High School reports 856 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worth County High School compares
Worth 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Georgia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$12,012
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
African American 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Worth County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worth County reports $12,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Worth County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worth County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worth County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worth County Achievement Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worth County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Worth County High School
How many students attend Worth County High School?
Worth County High School has 856 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sylvester, GA. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 865 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worth County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worth County High School is 18.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Worth County High School?
100.0% of students at Worth County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worth County High School?
The largest demographic group at Worth County High School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Sylvester, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worth County High School?
Worth County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Worth County High School rank among public schools in Sylvester?
By Resource Investment Index, Worth County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Sylvester, 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 Sylvester on the city page.
What other schools are in Worth County?
Besides Worth County High School, Worth County also operates Worth County Primary School (809 students), Worth County Elementary School (696 students), and Worth County Middle School (661 students). See the Worth County district page for the complete list.