Enrollment
556
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Guntersville High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Guntersville High School
Guntersville High School is a mid-sized high school in Guntersville, Alabama, enrolling 556 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 556 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 321 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #138.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 556 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Guntersville City also operates Guntersville Elementary School (486 students) and Cherokee Elementary School (387 students) alongside Guntersville 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 Guntersville High School compares
Guntersville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,616
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guntersville City, which includes Guntersville High School.
$12,616
Per student
+1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 44.8%
Federal 16.3%
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 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
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Guntersville High School a good school?
Guntersville High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools. 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 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.
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