- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holly Pond, AL
Holly Pond High School
Federal NCES profile for Holly Pond High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010102000381
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Pond High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 278
- students enrolled
Holly Pond High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cullman County · Alabama
NCES ID 010102000381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Holly Pond High School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 010102000381 · Holly Pond, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 16.4:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanceville Elementary School (648 students)
Holly Pond High School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Holly Pond 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
Holly Pond High School
278 students
What this shows Holly Pond High School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Pond High School compares
Holly Pond 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 33% in Alabama - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Holly Pond High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Holly Pond High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanceville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holly Pond Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Holly Pond 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Pond High School
How many students attend Holly Pond High School?
Holly Pond High School has 278 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holly Pond, AL. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Pond High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Pond High School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Holly Pond High School?
49.3% of students at Holly Pond High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Pond High School?
The largest demographic group at Holly Pond High School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Holly Pond, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Pond High School?
Holly Pond High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Cullman County?
Besides Holly Pond 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.