- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Guntersville, AL
Brindlee Mountain High School
Federal NCES profile for Brindlee Mountain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010000601585
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brindlee Mountain High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Guntersville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brindlee Mountain High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brindlee Mountain High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Guntersville, AL.
School address
District: Marshall County · Alabama
NCES ID 010000601585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Brindlee Mountain High School shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 010000601585 · Guntersville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 16.5:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Asbury Elementary School (729 students)
Brindlee Mountain High School shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Brindlee Mountain High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Asbury Element
Asbury Elementary School
729 students
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
727 students
- Asbury High Sc
Asbury High School
659 students
- Robert D Sloma
Robert D Sloman Primary
613 students
- Kate D Smith D
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
546 students
- This school
Brindlee Mountain High School
496 students
What this shows Brindlee Mountain High School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brindlee Mountain High School compares
Brindlee Mountain High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in Alabama - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$13,172
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Brindlee Mountain High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshall County reports $13,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brindlee Mountain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asbury High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert D Sloman Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brindlee Mountain High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Guntersville
2 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brindlee Mountain High School
How many students attend Brindlee Mountain High School?
Brindlee Mountain High School has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Guntersville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brindlee Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brindlee Mountain High School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% 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 Brindlee Mountain High School?
45.4% of students at Brindlee Mountain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brindlee Mountain High School?
The largest demographic group at Brindlee Mountain High School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Guntersville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brindlee Mountain High School?
Brindlee Mountain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Brindlee Mountain High School rank among schools in Guntersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Brindlee Mountain High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Guntersville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Guntersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall County?
Besides Brindlee Mountain High School, Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students), Douglas High School (727 students), and Asbury High School (659 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.