Enrollment
126
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Linden, AL
Linden High School
Federal NCES profile for Linden 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 010213000813
👥 S:T ratio 58
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Linden, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linden High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linden High School
Linden High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Linden, Alabama, enrolling 126 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, Linden High School is leaner than roughly 98% of Alabama schools and 41% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 83.0% of students qualify for free meals, 41% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Alabama schools, with 126 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #28, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 126 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Linden City spends $15,242 per pupil, 22% above the Alabama average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.5% 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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Linden City also operates Linden Elementary School (184 students) and George P Austin Junior High School (77 students) alongside Linden 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 Linden High School compares
Linden 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 41% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 41% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 2% in Alabama - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$15,242
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 94.4%
White 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Linden High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Linden City, which includes Linden High School.
$15,242
Per student
+22%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 21.5%
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 Linden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George P Austin Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~126 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Linden High School
How many students attend Linden High School?
Linden High School has 126 students enrolled. It is a high school in Linden, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden High School is 10.5:1, which is 41% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linden High School?
83.0% of students at Linden High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden High School?
The largest demographic group at Linden High School is African American at 94.4% of enrollment, in Linden, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden High School?
Linden High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linden High School rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Linden, 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 Linden on the city page.
Is Linden High School a good school?
Linden High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 Linden City?
Besides Linden High School, Linden City also operates Linden Elementary School (184 students) and George P Austin Junior High School (77 students). See the Linden City district page for the complete list.
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