- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Guntersville, AL
Guntersville High School
Federal NCES profile for Guntersville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010169000582
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guntersville High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Guntersville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Guntersville High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guntersville High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Guntersville, AL.
School address
District: Guntersville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010169000582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Guntersville High School shrank from 565 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 36.1 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 010169000582 · Guntersville, AL High · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 15.4:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Guntersville Elementary School (486 students)
Guntersville High School shrank from 565 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 36.1 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Guntersville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Guntersville High School
556 students
- Guntersville E
Guntersville Elementary School
486 students
- Cherokee Eleme
Cherokee Elementary School
387 students
- Guntersville M
Guntersville Middle School
381 students
What this shows Guntersville High School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guntersville High School compares
Guntersville 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 31% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 20% in Alabama - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$13,313
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Guntersville High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guntersville City reports $13,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Guntersville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guntersville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guntersville Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guntersville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Guntersville High School
How many students attend Guntersville High School?
Guntersville High School has 556 students enrolled. It is a high school in Guntersville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guntersville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Guntersville High School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% lower 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 Guntersville High School?
40.7% of students at Guntersville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guntersville High School?
The largest demographic group at Guntersville High School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Guntersville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guntersville High School?
Guntersville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Guntersville High School rank among public schools in Guntersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Guntersville High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Guntersville, 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 Guntersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Guntersville City?
Besides Guntersville High School, Guntersville City also operates Guntersville Elementary School (486 students), Cherokee Elementary School (387 students), and Guntersville Middle School (381 students). See the Guntersville City district page for the complete list.