- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gordo, AL
Gordo High School
Federal NCES profile for Gordo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010273001104
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordo High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 473
- students enrolled
Gordo High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Gordo High School shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 010273001104 · Gordo, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 19.7:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Gordo Elementary School (545 students)
Gordo High School shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Gordo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gordo Elementa
Gordo Elementary School
545 students
- This school
Gordo High School
473 students
- Aliceville Ele
Aliceville Elementary School
415 students
- Aliceville Hig
Aliceville High School
338 students
- Pickens County
Pickens County High School
265 students
- Reform Element 174
Reform Elementary School
174 students
What this shows Gordo High School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordo High School compares
Gordo High School is a shrinking 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Alabama - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,293
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
African American 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Gordo High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickens County reports $13,293 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gordo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordo Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aliceville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aliceville High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickens County High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reform Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other schools in Gordo
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 (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gordo High School
How many students attend Gordo High School?
Gordo High School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gordo, AL. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordo High School is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gordo High School?
51.9% of students at Gordo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordo High School?
The largest demographic group at Gordo High School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Gordo, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordo High School?
Gordo 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 Pickens County?
Besides Gordo High School, Pickens County also operates Gordo Elementary School (545 students), Aliceville Elementary School (415 students), and Aliceville High School (338 students). See the Pickens County district page for the complete list.