- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010009000011
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Anniston High School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 010009000011 · Anniston, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 18.4:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Golden Springs Elementary School (357 students)
Anniston High School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Anniston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Anniston High School
498 students
- Golden Springs
Golden Springs Elementary School
357 students
- Anniston Middl
Anniston Middle School
357 students
- Randolph Park
Randolph Park Elementary School
339 students
- Cobb Preparato
Cobb Preparatory Academy
270 students
What this shows Anniston High School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anniston High School compares
Anniston 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,450
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
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.
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
District finance for Anniston City reports $15,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 17.9:1
- 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.
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 (~498 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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 41/100 (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).
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.
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.