- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blountsville, AL
Jb Pennington High School
Federal NCES profile for Jb Pennington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010042000209
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jb Pennington High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Blountsville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jb Pennington High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jb Pennington High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Blountsville, AL.
School address
District: Blount County · Alabama
NCES ID 010042000209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Jb Pennington High School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 010042000209 · Blountsville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 18.8:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeastern School (822 students)
Jb Pennington High School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jb Pennington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeastern S
Southeastern School
822 students
- Hayden High Sc
Hayden High School
798 students
- Appalachian S
Appalachian School
699 students
- Blountsville E
Blountsville Elementary School
648 students
- Susan Moore El
Susan Moore Elementary School
582 students
- This school
Jb Pennington High School
507 students
What this shows Jb Pennington High School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jb Pennington High School compares
Jb Pennington 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▼ 0% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in Alabama - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$11,462
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Jb Pennington High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blount County reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jb Pennington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayden High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appalachian School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blountsville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan Moore Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jb Pennington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Blountsville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jb Pennington High School
How many students attend Jb Pennington High School?
Jb Pennington High School has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blountsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jb Pennington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jb Pennington High School is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jb Pennington High School?
58.8% of students at Jb Pennington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jb Pennington High School?
The largest demographic group at Jb Pennington High School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Blountsville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jb Pennington High School?
Jb Pennington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
How does Jb Pennington High School rank among schools in Blountsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jb Pennington High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Blountsville, 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 Blount County?
Besides Jb Pennington High School, Blount County also operates Southeastern School (822 students), Hayden High School (798 students), and Appalachian School (699 students). See the Blount County district page for the complete list.