Enrollment
496
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brindlee Mountain High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brindlee Mountain High School
Brindlee Mountain High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Guntersville, Alabama, enrolling 496 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 367 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #261, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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: 221 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 496 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Guntersville's public schools, it stands alongside Guntersville Elementary School (486 students): Brindlee Mountain High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 16.2:1).
Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students) and Douglas High School (727 students) alongside Brindlee Mountain 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 Brindlee Mountain High School compares
Brindlee Mountain 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall County, which includes Brindlee Mountain 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 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
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Brindlee Mountain High School a good school?
Brindlee Mountain High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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