- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010243001024
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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 14/100 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
- 14
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Jefferson Davis High School held near 1,592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+70 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.5 → 79.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+70 students YoY 010243001024 · Montgomery, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,587 enr · 18.9:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Carver Senior High School (1,553 students)
Jefferson Davis High School held near 1,592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+70 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.5 → 79.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Davis High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- Lanier Senior
Lanier Senior High School
798 students
What this shows Jefferson Davis High School reports 1,587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Davis High School compares
Jefferson Davis 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,977
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
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.
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
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,282
- 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
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 (~1,587 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,522 (2022-23) → 1,592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+70).
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 14/100 (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 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.
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.