- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hackleburg, AL
Hackleburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Hackleburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010231000866
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hackleburg High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 265
- students enrolled
Hackleburg High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marion County · Alabama
NCES ID 010231000866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Hackleburg High School grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 010231000866 · Hackleburg, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 18.9:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Elementary School (638 students)
Hackleburg High School grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hackleburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
638 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
463 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
449 students
- Guin Elementar
Guin Elementary School
308 students
- This school
Hackleburg High School
265 students
- Brilliant Scho
Brilliant School
258 students
What this shows Hackleburg High School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hackleburg High School compares
Hackleburg 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Alabama - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$12,288
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Hackleburg High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion County reports $12,288 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hackleburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brilliant School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hackleburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Hackleburg
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hackleburg High School
How many students attend Hackleburg High School?
Hackleburg High School has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hackleburg, AL. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hackleburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hackleburg High School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hackleburg High School?
64.9% of students at Hackleburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hackleburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Hackleburg High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Hackleburg, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hackleburg High School?
Hackleburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Marion County?
Besides Hackleburg High School, Marion County also operates Hamilton Elementary School (638 students), Hamilton Middle School (463 students), and Hamilton High School (449 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.