- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fyffe, AL
Fyffe High School
Federal NCES profile for Fyffe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010114000415
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fyffe High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 954
- students enrolled
Fyffe High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Fyffe High School held near 939 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 57.5 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 010114000415 · Fyffe, AL Other · MID · TRAD
954 enr · 16.7:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Geraldine School (1,211 students)
Fyffe High School held near 939 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 57.5 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Fyffe High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Geraldine Scho
Geraldine School
1,211 students
- Plainview Scho
Plainview School
1,167 students
- This school
Fyffe High School
954 students
- Sylvania Schoo
Sylvania School
915 students
- Collinsville H
Collinsville High School
906 students
- Crossville Mid
Crossville Middle School
770 students
What this shows Fyffe High School reports 954 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fyffe High School compares
Fyffe 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 954 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
954
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$12,528
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Fyffe High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $12,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fyffe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plainview School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvania School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collinsville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fyffe High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~954 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fyffe High School
How many students attend Fyffe High School?
Fyffe High School has 954 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fyffe, AL. CCD year-over-year: 937 (2022-23) → 939 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fyffe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fyffe High School is 16.7:1, 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 Fyffe High School?
48.8% of students at Fyffe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fyffe High School?
The largest demographic group at Fyffe High School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Fyffe, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fyffe High School?
Fyffe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Dekalb County?
Besides Fyffe High School, Dekalb County also operates Geraldine School (1,211 students), Plainview School (1,167 students), and Sylvania School (915 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.