- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Cleburne County High School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 010078000318 · Heflin, AL Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 17.9:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ranburne High School (526 students)
Cleburne County High School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Cleburne County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cleburne County High School
555 students
- Ranburne High
Ranburne High School
526 students
- Cleburne Count
Cleburne County Elementary School
391 students
- Ranburne Eleme
Ranburne Elementary School
343 students
- Cleburne Count
Cleburne County Middle School
243 students
- Fruithurst Ele
Fruithurst Elementary School
226 students
What this shows Cleburne County High School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleburne County High School compares
Cleburne County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,719
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 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.
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
District finance for Cleburne County reports $12,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~555 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.