Enrollment
512
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cullman, AL
Fairview High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview 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 010102000377
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Cullman · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Cullman, AL.
School address
District: Cullman County · Alabama
NCES ID 010102000377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairview High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairview High School
Fairview High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Cullman, Alabama, enrolling 512 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 437 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #348, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cullman's high schools, it stands alongside Cullman High School (1,014 students): Fairview High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 16.6:1).
Cullman County also operates Hanceville Elementary School (648 students) and Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students) alongside Fairview 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 Fairview High School compares
Fairview 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Alabama - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$11,519
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Fairview High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cullman County, which includes Fairview High School.
$11,519
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 55.5%
Federal 19.5%
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 Fairview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanceville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Pond Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Point High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cold Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Cullman
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fairview High School
How many students attend Fairview High School?
Fairview High School has 512 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cullman, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview High School is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairview High School?
50.9% of students at Fairview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview High School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Cullman, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview High School?
Fairview 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 Fairview High School rank among high schools in Cullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Cullman, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cullman on the city page.
Is Fairview High School a good school?
Fairview High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Cullman County?
Besides Fairview High School, Cullman County also operates Hanceville Elementary School (648 students), Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students), and Fairview Elementary School (601 students). See the Cullman County district page for the complete list.
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