Enrollment
232
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Addison, AL
Addison High School
Federal NCES profile for Addison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010358001356
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Addison High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 232
- students enrolled
Addison High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Winston County · Alabama
NCES ID 010358001356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Addison High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Addison High School
Addison High School is a small combined-grade school in Addison, Alabama, enrolling 232 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.5:1, Addison High School is leaner than roughly 87% of Alabama schools and 18% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 232 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 92 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Addison's public schools, it stands alongside Addison Elementary School (346 students): Addison High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 19.2:1).
Winston County also operates Double Springs Elementary School (349 students) and Addison Elementary School (346 students) alongside Addison 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 Addison High School compares
Addison High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▼ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 13% in Alabama - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$13,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 97.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Addison High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winston County, which includes Addison High School.
$13,667
Per student
+9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 56.4%
Federal 16.6%
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 Addison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Springs Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Addison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Addison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Addison
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~232 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Addison High School
How many students attend Addison High School?
Addison High School has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Addison, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Addison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Addison High School is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Addison High School?
48.3% of students at Addison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Addison High School?
The largest demographic group at Addison High School is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Addison, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Addison High School?
Addison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Addison High School a good school?
Addison High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. 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 Winston County?
Besides Addison High School, Winston County also operates Double Springs Elementary School (349 students), Addison Elementary School (346 students), and Meek High School (286 students). See the Winston County district page for the complete list.
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