Enrollment
498
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Anniston, AL
Anniston High School
Federal NCES profile for Anniston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010009000011
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anniston High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Anniston High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anniston High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Anniston, AL.
School address
District: Anniston City · Alabama
NCES ID 010009000011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anniston High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anniston High School
Anniston High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Anniston, Alabama, enrolling 498 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 81.1% of students qualify for free meals, 38% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 498 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Anniston's high schools, it stands alongside Saks High School (419 students): Anniston High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 22.1:1).
Anniston City also operates Golden Springs Elementary School (357 students) and Anniston Middle School (357 students) alongside Anniston 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 Anniston High School compares
Anniston 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 38% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Alabama - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$13,896
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.8%
White 4.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Anniston High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anniston City, which includes Anniston High School.
$13,896
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 27.5%
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 Anniston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anniston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randolph Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cobb Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anniston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Anniston
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Anniston High School
How many students attend Anniston High School?
Anniston High School has 498 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anniston, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anniston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anniston High School is 18.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anniston High School?
81.1% of students at Anniston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anniston High School?
The largest demographic group at Anniston High School is African American at 83.9% of enrollment, in Anniston, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anniston High School?
Anniston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anniston High School rank among high schools in Anniston?
By Resource Investment Index, Anniston High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Anniston, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Anniston on the city page.
Is Anniston High School a good school?
Anniston High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Anniston City?
Besides Anniston High School, Anniston City also operates Golden Springs Elementary School (357 students), Anniston Middle School (357 students), and Randolph Park Elementary School (339 students). See the Anniston City district page for the complete list.
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