Enrollment
728
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eufaula, AL
Eufaula High School
Federal NCES profile for Eufaula High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010141000511
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eufaula High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Eufaula · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eufaula High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eufaula High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Eufaula, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eufaula High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eufaula High School
Eufaula High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Eufaula, Alabama, enrolling 728 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 728 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 399 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #363, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and White (33%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Eufaula City spends $7,675 per pupil, 39% below the Alabama average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Eufaula City also operates Alabama Virtual Academy at Eufaula City Schools (6,104 students) and Eufaula Primary School (623 students) alongside Eufaula 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 Eufaula High School compares
Eufaula 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 19% in Alabama - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$7,675
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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
African American 51.6%
White 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Eufaula High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eufaula City, which includes Eufaula High School.
$7,675
Per student
-39%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 68.5%
Federal 20.1%
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 Eufaula High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Virtual Academy at Eufaula City Schools | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Eufaula Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moorer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eufaula Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eufaula High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 6,104
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 99/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~728 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eufaula High School
How many students attend Eufaula High School?
Eufaula High School has 728 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eufaula, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eufaula High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eufaula High School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% lower 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 Eufaula High School?
54.5% of students at Eufaula High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eufaula High School?
The largest demographic group at Eufaula High School is African American at 51.6% of enrollment, in Eufaula, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eufaula High School?
Eufaula High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Eufaula High School rank among public schools in Eufaula?
By Resource Investment Index, Eufaula High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Eufaula, 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 Eufaula on the city page.
Is Eufaula High School a good school?
Eufaula High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Eufaula City?
Besides Eufaula High School, Eufaula City also operates Alabama Virtual Academy at Eufaula City Schools (6,104 students), Eufaula Primary School (623 students), and Moorer Middle School (495 students). See the Eufaula City district page for the complete list.
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