Enrollment
364
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jasper, AL
Curry High School
Federal NCES profile for Curry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010345001310
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curry High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Curry High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curry High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Jasper, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Curry High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Curry High School
Curry High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Jasper, Alabama, enrolling 364 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 364 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 325 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #245, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jasper's high schools, it stands alongside Jasper High School (850 students): Curry High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 15.7:1).
Walker County also operates Sumiton Elementary School (720 students) and Valley Junior High School (602 students) alongside Curry 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 Curry High School compares
Curry 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 25% in Alabama - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$12,315
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 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 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Curry High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walker County, which includes Curry High School.
$12,315
Per student
-1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 57.8%
Federal 17.8%
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 Curry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curry Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dora High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumiton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Jasper
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Curry High School
How many students attend Curry High School?
Curry High School has 364 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jasper, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Curry High School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher 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 Curry High School?
51.4% of students at Curry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curry High School?
The largest demographic group at Curry High School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Jasper, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curry High School?
Curry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Curry High School rank among public schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Curry High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Jasper, 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 Jasper on the city page.
Is Curry High School a good school?
Curry High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Walker County?
Besides Curry High School, Walker County also operates Sumiton Elementary School (720 students), Valley Junior High School (602 students), and Curry Elementary School (550 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.
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