- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
George W Long High School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.2 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 010105000390 · Skipperville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 17.1:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ariton School (887 students)
George W Long High School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.2 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
George W Long High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ariton School
Ariton School
887 students
- Gw Long Elemen
Gw Long Elementary School
492 students
- Midland City E
Midland City Elementary School
478 students
- Dale County Hi
Dale County High School
437 students
- South Dale Mid
South Dale Middle School
412 students
- This school
George W Long High School
377 students
What this shows George W Long High School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How George W Long High School compares
George W Long 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,213
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 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.
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
District finance for Dale County reports $12,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~377 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, 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 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.