- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Demopolis, AL
Demopolis High School
Federal NCES profile for Demopolis High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010120000148
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Demopolis High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Demopolis · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Demopolis High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Demopolis High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Demopolis, AL.
School address
District: Demopolis City · Alabama
NCES ID 010120000148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Demopolis High School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010120000148 · Demopolis, AL High · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 16.1:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside Elementary School (499 students)
Demopolis High School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Demopolis High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Demopolis High School
594 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
499 students
- Us Jones Eleme
Us Jones Elementary School
431 students
- Demopolis Midd
Demopolis Middle School
394 students
What this shows Demopolis High School reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Demopolis High School compares
Demopolis 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Alabama - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$12,758
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 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 51.2%
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Demopolis High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Demopolis City reports $12,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Demopolis High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Us Jones Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demopolis Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Demopolis High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Demopolis High School
How many students attend Demopolis High School?
Demopolis High School has 594 students enrolled. It is a high school in Demopolis, AL. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Demopolis High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Demopolis High School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Demopolis High School?
60.0% of students at Demopolis High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Demopolis High School?
The largest demographic group at Demopolis High School is African American at 51.2% of enrollment, in Demopolis, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Demopolis High School?
Demopolis High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Demopolis High School rank among public schools in Demopolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Demopolis High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Demopolis, 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 Demopolis City?
Besides Demopolis High School, Demopolis City also operates Westside Elementary School (499 students), Us Jones Elementary School (431 students), and Demopolis Middle School (394 students). See the Demopolis City district page for the complete list.