Enrollment
727
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Douglas, AL
Douglas High School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas 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 010000600878
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Douglas, AL.
School address
District: Marshall County · Alabama
NCES ID 010000600878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglas High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douglas High School
Douglas High School is a mid-sized high school in Douglas, Alabama, enrolling 727 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 92% of Alabama schools and 21% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 727 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 363 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #300, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (47%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 727 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students) and Asbury High School (659 students) alongside Douglas 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 Douglas High School compares
Douglas 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 92% in Alabama - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$12,202
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 727 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Douglas High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall County, which includes Douglas High School.
$12,202
Per student
-2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 51.2%
Federal 27.6%
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 Douglas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Asbury High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert D Sloman Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~727 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Douglas High School
How many students attend Douglas High School?
Douglas High School has 727 students enrolled. It is a high school in Douglas, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School is 21.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas High School?
47.5% of students at Douglas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas High School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas High School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Douglas, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas High School?
Douglas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas High School rank among public schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Douglas, 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 Douglas on the city page.
Is Douglas High School a good school?
Douglas High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 Marshall County?
Besides Douglas High School, Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students), Asbury High School (659 students), and Robert D Sloman Primary (613 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.
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