Enrollment
339
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470231000834
Halls High School — Halls, TN
Federal NCES profile for Halls High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 51
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Halls High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Halls High School reports 339 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 1 Advanced Placement course, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 339 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lauderdale County spends $12,960 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.0% from local sources (property taxes), 55.2% from the state, and 26.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Halls High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 14% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,960
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 339 Top 29% in Tennessee — larger than 71% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470231000834
Student demographics
White 69.9%
African American 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 339:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.0%
In-school suspensions 60
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Expulsions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lauderdale County, which includes Halls High School.
$12,960
Per student
+5%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 55.2%
Federal 26.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Halls High School
How many students attend Halls High School?
Halls High School has 339 students enrolled. It is a high school in Halls, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halls High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Halls High School is 12.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halls High School?
The largest demographic group at Halls High School is White at 69.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Halls, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halls High School?
Halls High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.