- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hokes Bluff, AL
Hokes Bluff High School
Federal NCES profile for Hokes Bluff High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010138001662
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hokes Bluff High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hokes Bluff · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hokes Bluff High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hokes Bluff High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hokes Bluff, AL.
School address
District: Etowah County · Alabama
NCES ID 010138001662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hokes Bluff High School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 010138001662 · Hokes Bluff, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 16.9:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (825 students)
Hokes Bluff High School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hokes Bluff High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
825 students
- John S Jones E
John S Jones Elementary School
745 students
- Rainbow Middle
Rainbow Middle School
634 students
- Hokes Bluff El
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
610 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
585 students
- This school
Hokes Bluff High School
371 students
What this shows Hokes Bluff High School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hokes Bluff High School compares
Hokes Bluff 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 | 43.9% | ▼ 25% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
46.6%
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
$11,215
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Hokes Bluff High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Etowah County reports $11,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hokes Bluff High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S Jones Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hokes Bluff Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hokes Bluff High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hokes Bluff High School
How many students attend Hokes Bluff High School?
Hokes Bluff High School has 371 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hokes Bluff, AL. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hokes Bluff High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hokes Bluff 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 Hokes Bluff High School?
43.9% of students at Hokes Bluff High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hokes Bluff High School?
The largest demographic group at Hokes Bluff High School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Hokes Bluff, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hokes Bluff High School?
Hokes Bluff High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Hokes Bluff High School rank among public schools in Hokes Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Hokes Bluff High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hokes Bluff, 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 Etowah County?
Besides Hokes Bluff High School, Etowah County also operates Southside High School (825 students), John S Jones Elementary School (745 students), and Rainbow Middle School (634 students). See the Etowah County district page for the complete list.