Enrollment
526
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenville, AL
Greenville High School
Federal NCES profile for Greenville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010051000226
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenville High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenville High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenville High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Greenville, AL.
School address
District: Butler County · Alabama
NCES ID 010051000226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenville High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenville High School
Greenville High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Greenville, Alabama, enrolling 526 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 526 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 302 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #226, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and White (17%) (diversity index 36/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 412 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 526 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Butler County also operates Wo Parmer Elementary School (528 students) and Greenville Middle School (513 students) alongside Greenville 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 Greenville High School compares
Greenville 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 35% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 33% in Alabama - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.7%
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
$11,520
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
282
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 53.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 78.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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
African American 78.1%
White 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Greenville High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butler County, which includes Greenville High School.
$11,520
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 53.2%
Federal 23.7%
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 Greenville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wo Parmer Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckenzie High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgiana School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high 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 (~526 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greenville High School
How many students attend Greenville High School?
Greenville High School has 526 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenville High School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Greenville High School?
79.2% of students at Greenville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenville High School?
The largest demographic group at Greenville High School is African American at 78.1% of enrollment, in Greenville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenville High School?
Greenville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenville High School rank among public schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenville High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Greenville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greenville on the city page.
Is Greenville High School a good school?
Greenville High School earns 24/100 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 Butler County?
Besides Greenville High School, Butler County also operates Wo Parmer Elementary School (528 students), Greenville Middle School (513 students), and Mckenzie High School (487 students). See the Butler County district page for the complete list.
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