Enrollment
290
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Evergreen, AL
Hillcrest High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010087001766
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Evergreen · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Evergreen, AL.
School address
District: Conecuh County · Alabama
NCES ID 010087001766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Evergreen, Alabama, enrolling 290 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 290 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Conecuh County also operates Evergreen Elementary School (342 students) and Genesis Innovative School (213 students) alongside Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest High School compares
Hillcrest 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 34% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$14,896
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 87.6%
White 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Hillcrest High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conecuh County, which includes Hillcrest High School.
$14,896
Per student
+19%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 62.5%
Federal 16.6%
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 Hillcrest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Genesis Innovative School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Repton Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conecuh County Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest High School
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has 290 students enrolled. It is a high school in Evergreen, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 Hillcrest High School?
78.6% of students at Hillcrest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest High School is African American at 87.6% of enrollment, in Evergreen, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillcrest High School rank among public schools in Evergreen?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Evergreen, 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 Evergreen on the city page.
Is Hillcrest High School a good school?
Hillcrest High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Conecuh County?
Besides Hillcrest High School, Conecuh County also operates Evergreen Elementary School (342 students), Genesis Innovative School (213 students), and Thurgood Marshall Middle School (167 students). See the Conecuh County district page for the complete list.
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