- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florala, AL
Florala High School
Federal NCES profile for Florala High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010093000360
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florala High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 233
- students enrolled
Florala High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Covington County · Alabama
NCES ID 010093000360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Florala High School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 010093000360 · Florala, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 16.6:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Straughn Elementary School (569 students)
Florala High School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Florala High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Straughn Eleme
Straughn Elementary School
569 students
- Red Level Scho
Red Level School
535 students
- Pleasant Home
Pleasant Home School
508 students
- Straughn High
Straughn High School
433 students
- Ws Harlan Elem
Ws Harlan Elementary School
293 students
- This school
Florala High School
233 students
What this shows Florala High School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florala High School compares
Florala 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 | 67.0% | ▲ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 89% | - | - |
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.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above 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
25.3%
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
$11,826
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
African American 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Florala High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington County reports $11,826 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florala High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straughn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Level School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Home School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Straughn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ws Harlan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florala High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florala High School
How many students attend Florala High School?
Florala High School has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florala, AL. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florala High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florala 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 Florala High School?
67.0% of students at Florala High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florala High School?
The largest demographic group at Florala High School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Florala, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florala High School?
Florala High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Covington County?
Besides Florala High School, Covington County also operates Straughn Elementary School (569 students), Red Level School (535 students), and Pleasant Home School (508 students). See the Covington County district page for the complete list.