- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, AL
James Clemens High School
Federal NCES profile for James Clemens High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010000802198
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Clemens High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
James Clemens High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Clemens High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Madison, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
James Clemens High School held near 2,121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 119.8 → 117.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 010000802198 · Madison, AL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,159 enr · 18.1:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bob Jones High School (2,048 students)
James Clemens High School held near 2,121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 119.8 → 117.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
James Clemens High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
James Clemens High School
2,159 students
- Bob Jones High
Bob Jones High School
2,048 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
1,103 students
- Midtown Elemen
Midtown Elementary School
1,097 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
1,054 students
- Mill Creek Ele
Mill Creek Elementary School
965 students
What this shows James Clemens High School reports 2,159 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Clemens High School compares
James Clemens 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 | 18.8% | ▼ 68% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,159 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
2,159
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,575
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
African American 19.4%
Asian 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, James Clemens High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
District finance for Madison City reports $11,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Clemens High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Jones High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midtown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Clemens High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Madison
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,159 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Clemens High School
How many students attend James Clemens High School?
James Clemens High School has 2,159 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, AL. CCD year-over-year: 2,149 (2022-23) → 2,121 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Clemens High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Clemens 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 James Clemens High School?
18.8% of students at James Clemens High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Clemens High School?
The largest demographic group at James Clemens High School is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Madison, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Clemens High School?
James Clemens High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 James Clemens High School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, James Clemens High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Madison, 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 Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison City?
Besides James Clemens High School, Madison City also operates Bob Jones High School (2,048 students), Liberty Middle School (1,103 students), and Midtown Elementary School (1,097 students). See the Madison City district page for the complete list.