Enrollment
702
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jemison, AL
Jemison High School
Federal NCES profile for Jemison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010066000262
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jemison High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Jemison · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jemison High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jemison High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Jemison, AL.
School address
District: Chilton County · Alabama
NCES ID 010066000262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jemison High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jemison High School
Jemison High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Jemison, Alabama, enrolling 702 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Alabama schools and 24% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 702 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 321 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #152.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (42%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Chilton County also operates Clanton Elementary School (942 students) and Thorsby High School (895 students) alongside Jemison 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 Jemison High School compares
Jemison 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 94% in Alabama - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$10,181
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
White 41.9%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Jemison High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chilton County, which includes Jemison High School.
$10,181
Per student
-18%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 62.2%
Federal 20.6%
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 Jemison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thorsby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chilton County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isabella High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jemison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jemison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jemison High School
How many students attend Jemison High School?
Jemison High School has 702 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jemison, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jemison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jemison High School is 21.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jemison High School?
70.4% of students at Jemison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jemison High School?
The largest demographic group at Jemison High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Jemison, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jemison High School?
Jemison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Jemison High School rank among public schools in Jemison?
By Resource Investment Index, Jemison High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Jemison, 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 Jemison on the city page.
Is Jemison High School a good school?
Jemison High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. 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 Chilton County?
Besides Jemison High School, Chilton County also operates Clanton Elementary School (942 students), Thorsby High School (895 students), and Chilton County High School (833 students). See the Chilton County district page for the complete list.
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