- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berry, AL
Berry High School
Federal NCES profile for Berry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010147000521
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berry High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 245
- students enrolled
Berry High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Berry High School held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 010147000521 · Berry, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 17.5:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayette Elementary School (529 students)
Berry High School held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Berry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayette Elemen
Fayette Elementary School
529 students
- Hubbertville S
Hubbertville School
450 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
366 students
- Berry Elementa
Berry Elementary School
360 students
- Fayette Middle
Fayette Middle School
318 students
- This school
Berry High School
245 students
What this shows Berry High School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berry High School compares
Berry 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,423
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Berry High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Fayette County reports $13,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubbertville School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fayette Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Berry
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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berry High School
How many students attend Berry High School?
Berry High School has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berry, AL. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berry High School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% higher 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 Berry High School?
58.4% of students at Berry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berry High School?
The largest demographic group at Berry High School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Berry, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berry High School?
Berry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Berry High School, Fayette County also operates Fayette Elementary School (529 students), Hubbertville School (450 students), and Fayette County High School (366 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.