- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockford, AL
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010090001749
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 354
- students enrolled
Central High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Coosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010090001749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Central High School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 010090001749 · Rockford, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 20.8:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary School (397 students)
Central High School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
How Central High School compares
Central 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▼ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 89% in Alabama - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$15,257
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 76.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
African American 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Central High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coosa County reports $15,257 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockford, AL. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
55.5% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Rockford, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Coosa County?
Besides Central High School, Coosa County also operates Central Elementary School (397 students). See the Coosa County district page for the complete list.