- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Market, AL
Buckhorn High School
Federal NCES profile for Buckhorn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010222001683
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckhorn High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in New Market · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckhorn High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckhorn High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in New Market, AL.
School address
District: Madison County · Alabama
NCES ID 010222001683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Buckhorn High School held near 1,295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.2 → 66.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 010222001683 · New Market, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,320 enr · 19.7:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparkman High School (1,770 students)
Buckhorn High School held near 1,295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.2 → 66.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Buckhorn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparkman High
Sparkman High School
1,770 students
- Hazel Green Hi
Hazel Green High School
1,454 students
- This school
Buckhorn High School
1,320 students
- Meridianville
Meridianville Middle School
1,100 students
- Monrovia Middl
Monrovia Middle School
988 students
- Hazel Green El
Hazel Green Elementary School
963 students
What this shows Buckhorn High School reports 1,320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckhorn High School compares
Buckhorn 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 50% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,320 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,320
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Alabama - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$10,905
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
African American 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Buckhorn High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Madison County reports $10,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckhorn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridianville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckhorn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Buckhorn High School
How many students attend Buckhorn High School?
Buckhorn High School has 1,320 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Market, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,287 (2022-23) → 1,295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckhorn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckhorn High School is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckhorn High School?
29.2% of students at Buckhorn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckhorn High School?
The largest demographic group at Buckhorn High School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in New Market, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckhorn High School?
Buckhorn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Buckhorn High School rank among public schools in New Market?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckhorn High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in New Market, 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 New Market on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Buckhorn High School, Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students), Hazel Green High School (1,454 students), and Meridianville Middle School (1,100 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.