- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hanceville, AL
Hanceville High School
Federal NCES profile for Hanceville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010102000380
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanceville High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hanceville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanceville High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanceville High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hanceville, AL.
School address
District: Cullman County · Alabama
NCES ID 010102000380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hanceville High School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 010102000380 · Hanceville, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 18.1:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanceville Elementary School (648 students)
Hanceville High School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hanceville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanceville Ele
Hanceville Elementary School
648 students
- Holly Pond Ele
Holly Pond Elementary School
634 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
601 students
- West Point Hig
West Point High School
591 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
512 students
- This school
Hanceville High School
363 students
What this shows Hanceville High School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanceville High School compares
Hanceville 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alabama - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$11,821
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Hanceville High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cullman County reports $11,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanceville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanceville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holly Pond Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanceville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanceville High School
How many students attend Hanceville High School?
Hanceville High School has 363 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hanceville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanceville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanceville High School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanceville High School?
60.7% of students at Hanceville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanceville High School?
The largest demographic group at Hanceville High School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Hanceville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanceville High School?
Hanceville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Hanceville High School rank among public schools in Hanceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanceville High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hanceville, 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 Cullman County?
Besides Hanceville High School, Cullman County also operates Hanceville Elementary School (648 students), Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students), and Fairview Elementary School (601 students). See the Cullman County district page for the complete list.