Enrollment
833
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chilton County High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chilton County High School
Chilton County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Clanton, Alabama, enrolling 833 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Alabama schools and 18% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.8% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 833 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 301 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #279, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Chilton County also operates Clanton Elementary School (942 students) and Thorsby High School (895 students) alongside Chilton County High School.
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 Chilton County High School compares
Chilton County High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,181
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chilton County, which includes Chilton County High School.
$10,181
Per student
-18%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 62.2%
Federal 20.6%
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 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
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~833 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 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 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. See all public schools in Clanton on the city page.
Is Chilton County High School a good school?
Chilton County High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 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.
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