- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010213000813
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Linden High School shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 010213000813 · Linden, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 10.5:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden Elementary School (184 students)
Linden High School shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Linden High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linden Element
Linden Elementary School
184 students
- This school
Linden High School
126 students
- George P Austi
George P Austin Junior High School
77 students
What this shows Linden High School reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden High School compares
Linden High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,435
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Linden City reports $16,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~126 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), down 15.
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 41/100 (typical 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 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.
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.