- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Bluff, AL
Cedar Bluff High School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Bluff High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010063000274
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Bluff High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 623
- students enrolled
Cedar Bluff High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Alabama
NCES ID 010063000274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Cedar Bluff High School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 010063000274 · Cedar Bluff, AL Other · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 18.3:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sand Rock High School (783 students)
Cedar Bluff High School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Cedar Bluff High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sand Rock High
Sand Rock High School
783 students
- Centre Element
Centre Elementary School
665 students
- This school
Cedar Bluff High School
623 students
- Spring Garden
Spring Garden High School
550 students
- Centre Middle
Centre Middle School
450 students
- Cherokee Count
Cherokee County High School
448 students
What this shows Cedar Bluff High School reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Bluff High School compares
Cedar Bluff 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Alabama - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$13,179
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Cedar Bluff High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Bluff High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Rock High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centre Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Garden High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centre Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee County High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Bluff High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Bluff High School
How many students attend Cedar Bluff High School?
Cedar Bluff High School has 623 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Bluff, AL. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Bluff High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Bluff High School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Bluff High School?
67.1% of students at Cedar Bluff High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Bluff High School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Bluff High School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Cedar Bluff, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Bluff High School?
Cedar Bluff High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides Cedar Bluff High School, Cherokee County also operates Sand Rock High School (783 students), Centre Elementary School (665 students), and Spring Garden High School (550 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.