- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cullman, AL
Good Hope High School
Federal NCES profile for Good Hope High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010102000379
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Good Hope High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Cullman · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Good Hope High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Good Hope High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Cullman, AL.
School address
District: Cullman County · Alabama
NCES ID 010102000379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Good Hope High School grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 010102000379 · Cullman, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 21.1:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanceville Elementary School (648 students)
Good Hope High School grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Good Hope High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanceville Ele
Hanceville Elementary School
648 students
- Holly Pond Ele
Holly Pond Elementary School
634 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
601 students
- West Point Hig
West Point High School
591 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
512 students
- This school
Good Hope High School
485 students
What this shows Good Hope High School reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Good Hope High School compares
Good Hope High School is a growing 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 25% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 91% in Alabama - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,821
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 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Good Hope High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cullman County reports $11,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Good Hope High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanceville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Pond Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Point High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Good Hope High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Cullman
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Good Hope High School
How many students attend Good Hope High School?
Good Hope High School has 485 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cullman, AL. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Hope High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Hope High School is 21.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Good Hope High School?
44.2% of students at Good Hope High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Good Hope High School?
The largest demographic group at Good Hope High School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Cullman, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Good Hope High School?
Good Hope High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Good Hope High School rank among high schools in Cullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Good Hope High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Cullman, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cullman on the city page.
What other schools are in Cullman County?
Besides Good Hope High School, Cullman County also operates Hanceville Elementary School (648 students), Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students), and Fairview Elementary School (601 students). See the Cullman County district page for the complete list.