Enrollment
2,048
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, AL
Bob Jones High School
Federal NCES profile for Bob Jones High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010000800831
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bob Jones High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bob Jones High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bob Jones High School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Madison, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bob Jones High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bob Jones High School
Bob Jones High School is a large high school in Madison, Alabama, enrolling 2,048 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Alabama average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,048 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #14, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 34 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Madison's high schools, it stands alongside James Clemens High School (2,159 students): Bob Jones High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 18.1:1).
Madison City also operates James Clemens High School (2,159 students) and Liberty Middle School (1,103 students) alongside Bob Jones 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 Bob Jones High School compares
Bob Jones 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 65% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,048 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,048
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in Alabama - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,744
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
184
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 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
White 53.5%
African American 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Bob Jones High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 34
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison City, which includes Bob Jones High School.
$10,744
Per student
-14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 47.9%
Federal 7.9%
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 Bob Jones High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Clemens High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midtown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bob Jones High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,159
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Madison
1 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 (~2,048 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bob Jones High School
How many students attend Bob Jones High School?
Bob Jones High School has 2,048 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bob Jones High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bob Jones High School is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bob Jones High School?
20.6% of students at Bob Jones High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bob Jones High School?
The largest demographic group at Bob Jones High School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Madison, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bob Jones High School?
Bob Jones High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Bob Jones High School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Bob Jones High School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Madison, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Bob Jones High School a good school?
Bob Jones High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. 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 Madison City?
Besides Bob Jones High School, Madison City also operates James Clemens High School (2,159 students), Liberty Middle School (1,103 students), and Midtown Elementary School (1,097 students). See the Madison City district page for the complete list.
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