Enrollment
449
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamilton, AL
Hamilton High School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010231000868
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, AL.
School address
District: Marion County · Alabama
NCES ID 010231000868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton High School
Hamilton High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Hamilton, Alabama, enrolling 449 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 417 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #284.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Marion County also operates Hamilton Elementary School (638 students) and Hamilton Middle School (463 students) alongside Hamilton 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 Hamilton High School compares
Hamilton 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 17% in Alabama - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$11,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Hamilton High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion County, which includes Hamilton High School.
$11,121
Per student
-11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 59.0%
Federal 19.8%
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.
How Hamilton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hackleburg High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brilliant School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton High School
How many students attend Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has 449 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamilton, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Hamilton High School?
50.9% of students at Hamilton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton High School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton High School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Hamilton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Hamilton High School rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton on the city page.
Is Hamilton High School a good school?
Hamilton High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Marion County?
Besides Hamilton High School, Marion County also operates Hamilton Elementary School (638 students), Hamilton Middle School (463 students), and Guin Elementary School (308 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.
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