- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Moundville, AL
Hale County High School
Federal NCES profile for Hale County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010171000588
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hale County High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Moundville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hale County High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hale County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Moundville, AL.
School address
District: Hale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010171000588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Hale County High School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 010171000588 · Moundville, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 16.9:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Moundville Elementary School (586 students)
Hale County High School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hale County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moundville Ele
Moundville Elementary School
586 students
- Greensboro Ele
Greensboro Elementary School
519 students
- This school
Hale County High School
354 students
- Greensboro Hig
Greensboro High School
276 students
- Hale County Mi
Hale County Middle School
243 students
- Greensboro Mid 215
Greensboro Middle School
215 students
What this shows Hale County High School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hale County High School compares
Hale County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Alabama - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,032
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 185 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.3%
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Hale County High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Hale County reports $13,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hale County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moundville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greensboro Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greensboro High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hale County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greensboro Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hale County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hale County High School
How many students attend Hale County High School?
Hale County High School has 354 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moundville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hale County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hale County High School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Hale County High School?
49.3% of students at Hale County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hale County High School?
The largest demographic group at Hale County High School is African American at 50.3% of enrollment, in Moundville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hale County High School?
Hale County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Hale County High School rank among public schools in Moundville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hale County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Moundville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hale County?
Besides Hale County High School, Hale County also operates Moundville Elementary School (586 students), Greensboro Elementary School (519 students), and Greensboro High School (276 students). See the Hale County district page for the complete list.