- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dora, AL
Dora High School
Federal NCES profile for Dora High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010345001311
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dora High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dora · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dora High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dora High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dora, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Dora High School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 010345001311 · Dora, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 17.6:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumiton Elementary School (720 students)
Dora High School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dora 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
- This school
Dora High School
476 students
- Sumiton Middle
Sumiton Middle School
476 students
- Carbon Hill El
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
475 students
What this shows Dora High School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dora High School compares
Dora 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Alabama - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.6%
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
African American 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Dora 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 Dora High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumiton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dora 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
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Dora
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dora High School
How many students attend Dora High School?
Dora High School has 476 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dora, AL. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dora High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dora High School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 12% 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 Dora High School?
67.8% of students at Dora High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dora High School?
The largest demographic group at Dora High School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Dora, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dora High School?
Dora High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Dora High School rank among public schools in Dora?
By Resource Investment Index, Dora High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dora, 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 Walker County?
Besides Dora 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.