- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aliceville, AL
Aliceville High School
Federal NCES profile for Aliceville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010273001098
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aliceville High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 338
- students enrolled
Aliceville High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pickens County · Alabama
NCES ID 010273001098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Aliceville High School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 010273001098 · Aliceville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 26:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gordo Elementary School (545 students)
Aliceville High School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Aliceville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gordo Elementa
Gordo Elementary School
545 students
- Gordo High Sch
Gordo High School
473 students
- Aliceville Ele
Aliceville Elementary School
415 students
- This school
Aliceville High School
338 students
- Pickens County
Pickens County High School
265 students
- Reform Element 174
Reform Elementary School
174 students
What this shows Aliceville High School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aliceville High School compares
Aliceville High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 47% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 43% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
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
26:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 98% in Alabama - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$13,293
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 97.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
White 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Aliceville High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickens County reports $13,293 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aliceville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gordo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aliceville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickens County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reform Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aliceville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other schools in Aliceville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aliceville High School
How many students attend Aliceville High School?
Aliceville High School has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aliceville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aliceville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aliceville High School is 26:1, which is 47% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aliceville High School?
84.1% of students at Aliceville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aliceville High School?
The largest demographic group at Aliceville High School is African American at 97.6% of enrollment, in Aliceville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aliceville High School?
Aliceville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pickens County?
Besides Aliceville High School, Pickens County also operates Gordo Elementary School (545 students), Gordo High School (473 students), and Aliceville Elementary School (415 students). See the Pickens County district page for the complete list.