Enrollment
1,587
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Montgomery, AL
Jefferson Davis High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Davis High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010243001024
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Davis High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Davis High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Davis High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Davis High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Davis High School
Jefferson Davis High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Montgomery, Alabama, enrolling 1,587 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,587 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 529 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 394 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,587 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 59 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Montgomery's high schools, it stands alongside Carver Senior High School (1,553 students): Jefferson Davis High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 32.4:1).
Montgomery County also operates Carver Senior High School (1,553 students) and Lee High School (1,282 students) alongside Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis High School compares
Jefferson Davis 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,587 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,587
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Alabama - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.4%
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
$11,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 357 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 59 expulsions.
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 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Jefferson Davis High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Jefferson Davis High School.
$11,430
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 55.2%
Federal 25.7%
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 Jefferson Davis High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanier Senior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Davis High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Montgomery
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Carver Senior High School
Standard public school
1,553 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Lee High School
Standard public school
1,282 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Park Crossing High School
Standard public school
882 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lanier Senior High School
Standard public school
798 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Standard public school
550 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Standard public school
492 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Davis High School
How many students attend Jefferson Davis High School?
Jefferson Davis High School has 1,587 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montgomery, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Davis High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Davis High School is 18.9:1, which is 7% 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 Jefferson Davis High School?
75.2% of students at Jefferson Davis High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Davis High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Davis High School is African American at 83.8% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Davis High School?
Jefferson Davis High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Davis High School rank among high schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Davis High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Montgomery on the city page.
Is Jefferson Davis High School a good school?
Jefferson Davis High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. 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 Montgomery County?
Besides Jefferson Davis High School, Montgomery County also operates Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), Lee High School (1,282 students), and Park Crossing High School (882 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.
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