- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ozark, AL
Carroll High School
Federal NCES profile for Carroll High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010264001080
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carroll High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ozark · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carroll High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ozark, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Carroll High School grew from 638 students in 2022-23 to 673 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 010264001080 · Ozark, AL High · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 16.4:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Joseph W Lisenby Primary School (494 students)
Carroll High School grew from 638 students in 2022-23 to 673 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Carroll High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carroll High School
640 students
- Joseph W Lisen
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School
494 students
- D a Smith Midd
D a Smith Middle School
388 students
- Harry N Mixon
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School
383 students
What this shows Carroll High School reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carroll High School compares
Carroll High School is a growing 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 33% in Alabama - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$13,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.7%
White 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Carroll High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Ozark City reports $13,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carroll High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph W Lisenby Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| D a Smith Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry N Mixon Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carroll High School
How many students attend Carroll High School?
Carroll High School has 640 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ozark, AL. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll High School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Carroll High School?
50.3% of students at Carroll High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carroll High School?
The largest demographic group at Carroll High School is African American at 52.7% of enrollment, in Ozark, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll High School?
Carroll High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Carroll High School rank among public schools in Ozark?
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ozark, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ozark City?
Besides Carroll High School, Ozark City also operates Joseph W Lisenby Primary School (494 students), D a Smith Middle School (388 students), and Harry N Mixon Intermediate School (383 students). See the Ozark City district page for the complete list.