Enrollment
377
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Skipperville, AL
George W Long High School
Federal NCES profile for George W Long High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010105000390
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George W Long High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 377
- students enrolled
George W Long High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010105000390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George W Long High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at George W Long High School
George W Long High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Skipperville, Alabama, enrolling 377 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 377 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Skipperville's public schools, it stands alongside Gw Long Elementary School (492 students): George W Long High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 17.6:1).
Dale County also operates Ariton School (887 students) and Gw Long Elementary School (492 students) alongside George W Long 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 George W Long High School compares
George W Long 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 34% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$11,476
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 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 84.6%
African American 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, George W Long High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dale County, which includes George W Long High School.
$11,476
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.9%
State 64.6%
Federal 13.5%
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 George W Long High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariton School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gw Long Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland City Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dale County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dale Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George W Long High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Skipperville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George W Long High School
How many students attend George W Long High School?
George W Long High School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Skipperville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George W Long High School?
The student-teacher ratio at George W Long High School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 George W Long High School?
39.1% of students at George W Long High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George W Long High School?
The largest demographic group at George W Long High School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Skipperville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George W Long High School?
George W Long High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is George W Long High School a good school?
George W Long High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Dale County?
Besides George W Long High School, Dale County also operates Ariton School (887 students), Gw Long Elementary School (492 students), and Midland City Elementary School (478 students). See the Dale County district page for the complete list.
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