- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sylacauga, AL
Fayetteville High School
Federal NCES profile for Fayetteville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010318001216
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayetteville High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Sylacauga · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fayetteville High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fayetteville High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Sylacauga, AL.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318001216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Fayetteville High School shrank from 623 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 010318001216 · Sylacauga, AL Other · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 17.6:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (902 students)
Fayetteville High School shrank from 623 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Fayetteville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
902 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary School
770 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
607 students
- This school
Fayetteville High School
580 students
- Bb Comer Memor
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
521 students
- Charles R Drew
Charles R Drew Middle School
448 students
What this shows Fayetteville High School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fayetteville High School compares
Fayetteville High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 47.0% | ▼ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 33% | - | - |
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.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
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
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,145
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 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Fayetteville High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Talladega County reports $12,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fayetteville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R Drew Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayetteville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Sylacauga
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fayetteville High School
How many students attend Fayetteville High School?
Fayetteville High School has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sylacauga, AL. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville High School?
47.0% of students at Fayetteville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayetteville High School?
The largest demographic group at Fayetteville High School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Sylacauga, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayetteville High School?
Fayetteville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Fayetteville High School rank among schools in Sylacauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Fayetteville High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Sylacauga, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sylacauga on the city page.
What other schools are in Talladega County?
Besides Fayetteville High School, Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students), Munford Elementary School (770 students), and Lincoln High School (607 students). See the Talladega County district page for the complete list.