- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dadeville, AL
Dadeville High School
Federal NCES profile for Dadeville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010321001229
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dadeville High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 534
- students enrolled
Dadeville High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tallapoosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010321001229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Dadeville High School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010321001229 · Dadeville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 16.7:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Horseshoe Bend High School (776 students)
Dadeville High School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dadeville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend High School
776 students
- Dadeville Elem
Dadeville Elementary School
571 students
- This school
Dadeville High School
534 students
- Reeltown High
Reeltown High School
495 students
- Reeltown Eleme
Reeltown Elementary School
446 students
What this shows Dadeville High School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dadeville High School compares
Dadeville 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 29% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,275
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 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 48.7%
White 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Dadeville High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tallapoosa County reports $13,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dadeville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Bend High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dadeville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reeltown High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeltown Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dadeville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Dadeville
1 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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dadeville High School
How many students attend Dadeville High School?
Dadeville High School has 534 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dadeville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dadeville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dadeville High School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 Dadeville High School?
75.9% of students at Dadeville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dadeville High School?
The largest demographic group at Dadeville High School is African American at 48.7% of enrollment, in Dadeville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dadeville High School?
Dadeville 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).
What other schools are in Tallapoosa County?
Besides Dadeville High School, Tallapoosa County also operates Horseshoe Bend High School (776 students), Dadeville Elementary School (571 students), and Reeltown High School (495 students). See the Tallapoosa County district page for the complete list.