- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010345001310
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with 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
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Curry High School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 010345001310 · Jasper, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 15.8:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumiton Elementary School (720 students)
Curry High School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Curry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumiton Elemen
Sumiton Elementary School
720 students
- Valley Junior
Valley Junior High School
602 students
- Curry Elementa
Curry Elementary School
550 students
- Dora High Scho
Dora High School
476 students
- Sumiton Middle
Sumiton Middle School
476 students
- This school
Curry High School
364 students
What this shows Curry High School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curry High School compares
Curry 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,690
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
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.
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
District finance for Walker County reports $12,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.