- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leighton, AL
Colbert County High School
Federal NCES profile for Colbert County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010084000334
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colbert County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Leighton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Colbert County High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colbert County High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Leighton, AL.
School address
District: Colbert County · Alabama
NCES ID 010084000334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Colbert County High School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 010084000334 · Leighton, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 15.6:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Colbert Heights Elementary School (486 students)
Colbert County High School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Colbert County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colbert Height
Colbert Heights Elementary School
486 students
- Colbert Height
Colbert Heights High School
467 students
- This school
Colbert County High School
438 students
- Leighton Eleme
Leighton Elementary School
355 students
- Hatton Element
Hatton Elementary School
236 students
- Cherokee Eleme
Cherokee Elementary School
226 students
What this shows Colbert County High School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colbert County High School compares
Colbert 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 32% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Alabama - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$15,018
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
African American 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Colbert County High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colbert County reports $15,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colbert County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colbert Heights High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leighton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colbert County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Leighton
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colbert County High School
How many students attend Colbert County High School?
Colbert County High School has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leighton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colbert County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colbert County High School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colbert County High School?
40.0% of students at Colbert County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colbert County High School?
The largest demographic group at Colbert County High School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Leighton, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colbert County High School?
Colbert County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Colbert County High School rank among schools in Leighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Colbert County High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Leighton, 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 Colbert County?
Besides Colbert County High School, Colbert County also operates Colbert Heights Elementary School (486 students), Colbert Heights High School (467 students), and Leighton Elementary School (355 students). See the Colbert County district page for the complete list.