Enrollment
533
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lineville, AL
Central High School of Clay County
Federal NCES profile for Central High School of Clay County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010075002210
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School of Clay County earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lineville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School of Clay County has class sizes larger than 86% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School of Clay County ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lineville, AL.
School address
District: Clay County · Alabama
NCES ID 010075002210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central High School of Clay County compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central High School of Clay County
Central High School of Clay County is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Lineville, Alabama, enrolling 533 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Alabama schools and 16% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.0% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 533 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 454 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #438, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clay County also operates Lineville Elementary School (459 students) and Ashland Elementary School (455 students) alongside Central High School of Clay County.
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 Central High School of Clay County compares
Central High School of Clay County on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 86% in Alabama - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$11,232
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 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 70.7%
African American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Central High School of Clay County is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay County, which includes Central High School of Clay County.
$11,232
Per student
-10%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 62.4%
Federal 21.9%
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 Central High School of Clay County Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lineville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Jr High School of Clay County | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School of Clay County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high 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 (~533 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central High School of Clay County
How many students attend Central High School of Clay County?
Central High School of Clay County has 533 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lineville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School of Clay County?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School of Clay County is 20.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School of Clay County?
63.0% of students at Central High School of Clay County are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School of Clay County?
The largest demographic group at Central High School of Clay County is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Lineville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School of Clay County?
Central High School of Clay County has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Central High School of Clay County rank among public schools in Lineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School of Clay County ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lineville, 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 Lineville on the city page.
Is Central High School of Clay County a good school?
Central High School of Clay County earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Alabama schools. 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 Clay County?
Besides Central High School of Clay County, Clay County also operates Lineville Elementary School (459 students), Ashland Elementary School (455 students), and Central Jr High School of Clay County (282 students). See the Clay County district page for the complete list.
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