Enrollment
659
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albertville, AL
Asbury High School
Federal NCES profile for Asbury High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010000600872
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asbury High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Albertville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Asbury High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Asbury High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Albertville, AL.
School address
District: Marshall County · Alabama
NCES ID 010000600872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Asbury High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Asbury High School
Asbury High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Albertville, Alabama, enrolling 659 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 659 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #156.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (40%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 659 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 27.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 157 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 659 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Albertville's public schools, it stands alongside Asbury Elementary School (729 students): Asbury High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 19.2:1).
Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students) and Douglas High School (727 students) alongside Asbury 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 Asbury High School compares
Asbury 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 77% in Alabama - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$12,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 659 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.8%
White 39.9%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Asbury High School is more 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 Marshall County, which includes Asbury High School.
$12,202
Per student
-2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 51.2%
Federal 27.6%
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 Asbury High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert D Sloman Primary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Asbury High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Albertville
2 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 (~659 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Asbury High School
How many students attend Asbury High School?
Asbury High School has 659 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albertville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asbury High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Asbury High School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Asbury High School?
75.5% of students at Asbury High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asbury High School?
The largest demographic group at Asbury High School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment, in Albertville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asbury High School?
Asbury High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Asbury High School rank among schools in Albertville?
By Resource Investment Index, Asbury High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Albertville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Albertville on the city page.
Is Asbury High School a good school?
Asbury High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 Marshall County?
Besides Asbury High School, Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students), Douglas High School (727 students), and Robert D Sloman Primary (613 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.
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