- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thomaston, AL
Amelia L Johnson High School
Federal NCES profile for Amelia L Johnson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010225000852
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amelia L Johnson High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 92.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 142
- students enrolled
Amelia L Johnson High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marengo County · Alabama
NCES ID 010225000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Amelia L Johnson High School grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 010225000852 · Thomaston, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 8.9:1 · 92.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sweet Water High School (600 students)
Amelia L Johnson High School grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Amelia L Johnson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sweet Water Hi
Sweet Water High School
600 students
- Marengo High S 223
Marengo High School
223 students
- This school 142
Amelia L Johnson High School
142 students
What this shows Amelia L Johnson High School reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amelia L Johnson High School compares
Amelia L Johnson High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 50% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.4% | ▲ 57% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 1% in Alabama - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$16,598
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.9%
White 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Amelia L Johnson High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marengo County reports $16,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amelia L Johnson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Water High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marengo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amelia L Johnson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amelia L Johnson High School
How many students attend Amelia L Johnson High School?
Amelia L Johnson High School has 142 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thomaston, AL. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amelia L Johnson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amelia L Johnson High School is 8.9:1, which is 50% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 43% 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 Amelia L Johnson High School?
92.4% of students at Amelia L Johnson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amelia L Johnson High School?
The largest demographic group at Amelia L Johnson High School is African American at 97.9% of enrollment, in Thomaston, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amelia L Johnson High School?
Amelia L Johnson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Marengo County?
Besides Amelia L Johnson High School, Marengo County also operates Sweet Water High School (600 students) and Marengo High School (223 students). See the Marengo County district page for the complete list.