Enrollment
555
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Heflin, AL
Cleburne County High School
Federal NCES profile for Cleburne County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010078000318
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleburne County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Heflin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleburne County High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleburne County High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Heflin, AL.
School address
District: Cleburne County · Alabama
NCES ID 010078000318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cleburne County High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cleburne County High School
Cleburne County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Heflin, Alabama, enrolling 555 students.
At 17.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.8% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 555 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 490 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #167.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 148 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 555 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Heflin's public schools, it stands alongside Cleburne County Elementary School (391 students): Cleburne County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 17.8:1).
Cleburne County also operates Ranburne High School (526 students) and Cleburne County Elementary School (391 students) alongside Cleburne 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 Cleburne County High School compares
Cleburne 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▼ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Alabama - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$11,307
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
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 86.3%
African American 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Cleburne County High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cleburne County, which includes Cleburne County High School.
$11,307
Per student
-9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 66.5%
Federal 15.0%
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 Cleburne County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranburne High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleburne County Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ranburne Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cleburne County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fruithurst Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleburne County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Heflin
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cleburne County High School
How many students attend Cleburne County High School?
Cleburne County High School has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Heflin, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleburne County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleburne County High School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cleburne County High School?
55.8% of students at Cleburne County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleburne County High School?
The largest demographic group at Cleburne County High School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Heflin, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleburne County High School?
Cleburne County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Cleburne County High School rank among schools in Heflin?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleburne County High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Heflin, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Heflin on the city page.
Is Cleburne County High School a good school?
Cleburne County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Cleburne County?
Besides Cleburne County High School, Cleburne County also operates Ranburne High School (526 students), Cleburne County Elementary School (391 students), and Ranburne Elementary School (343 students). See the Cleburne County district page for the complete list.
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