- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clanton, AL
Chilton County High School
Federal NCES profile for Chilton County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010066001491
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chilton County High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Clanton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chilton County High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chilton County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Clanton, AL.
School address
District: Chilton County · Alabama
NCES ID 010066001491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Chilton County High School grew from 783 students in 2022-23 to 834 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 010066001491 · Clanton, AL High · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 20.8:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Clanton Elementary School (942 students)
Chilton County High School grew from 783 students in 2022-23 to 834 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Chilton County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clanton Elemen
Clanton Elementary School
942 students
- Thorsby High S
Thorsby High School
895 students
- This school
Chilton County High School
833 students
- Isabella High
Isabella High School
789 students
- Jemison Elemen
Jemison Elementary School
752 students
- Jemison High S
Jemison High School
702 students
What this shows Chilton County High School reports 833 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chilton County High School compares
Chilton County 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 | 61.8% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 13% | - | - |
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.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
20.8:1
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
26.4%
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
$10,446
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Chilton County High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Chilton County reports $10,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chilton County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thorsby High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isabella High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jemison Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jemison High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chilton County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~833 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chilton County High School
How many students attend Chilton County High School?
Chilton County High School has 833 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clanton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chilton County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chilton County 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 Chilton County High School?
61.8% of students at Chilton County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chilton County High School?
The largest demographic group at Chilton County High School is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Clanton, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chilton County High School?
Chilton County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Chilton County High School rank among public schools in Clanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Chilton County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Clanton, 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 Chilton County?
Besides Chilton County High School, Chilton County also operates Clanton Elementary School (942 students), Thorsby High School (895 students), and Isabella High School (789 students). See the Chilton County district page for the complete list.