- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fayette, AL
Fayette County High School
Federal NCES profile for Fayette County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010147001787
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayette County High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fayette · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fayette County High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fayette, AL.
School address
District: Fayette County · Alabama
NCES ID 010147001787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Fayette County High School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 010147001787 · Fayette, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 16.6:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayette Elementary School (529 students)
Fayette County High School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Fayette County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayette Elemen
Fayette Elementary School
529 students
- Hubbertville S
Hubbertville School
450 students
- This school
Fayette County High School
366 students
- Berry Elementa
Berry Elementary School
360 students
- Fayette Middle
Fayette Middle School
318 students
- Berry High Sch
Berry High School
245 students
What this shows Fayette County High School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fayette County High School compares
Fayette County 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$13,423
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
African American 21.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Fayette County High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $13,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fayette County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hubbertville School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fayette Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berry High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayette County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fayette County High School
How many students attend Fayette County High School?
Fayette County High School has 366 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fayette, AL. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayette County High School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 Fayette County High School?
57.9% of students at Fayette County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayette County High School?
The largest demographic group at Fayette County High School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Fayette, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayette County High School?
Fayette County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Fayette County High School rank among public schools in Fayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fayette, 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 Fayette County?
Besides Fayette County High School, Fayette County also operates Fayette Elementary School (529 students), Hubbertville School (450 students), and Berry Elementary School (360 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.