Enrollment
626
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Deatsville, AL
Marbury High School
Federal NCES profile for Marbury High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010024000046
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marbury High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Deatsville · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marbury High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marbury High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Deatsville, AL.
School address
District: Autauga County · Alabama
NCES ID 010024000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marbury High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marbury High School
Marbury High School is a mid-sized high school in Deatsville, Alabama, enrolling 626 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 626 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 429 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #413, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% 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 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Deatsville's high schools, it stands alongside Holtville High School (555 students): Marbury High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 19.1:1).
Autauga County also operates Prattville High School (1,844 students) and Daniel Pratt Elementary School (1,035 students) alongside Marbury 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 Marbury High School compares
Marbury 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 85% in Alabama - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
60.2%
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
$10,270
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 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
White 77.8%
African American 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Marbury High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Autauga County, which includes Marbury High School.
$10,270
Per student
-18%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 61.5%
Federal 16.8%
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 Marbury High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prattville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Pratt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Level Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prattville Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Billingsley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marbury High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Deatsville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~626 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marbury High School
How many students attend Marbury High School?
Marbury High School has 626 students enrolled. It is a high school in Deatsville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marbury High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marbury High School is 20.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marbury High School?
49.9% of students at Marbury High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marbury High School?
The largest demographic group at Marbury High School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Deatsville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marbury High School?
Marbury High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Marbury High School rank among public schools in Deatsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Marbury High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Deatsville, 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 Deatsville on the city page.
Is Marbury High School a good school?
Marbury High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Autauga County?
Besides Marbury High School, Autauga County also operates Prattville High School (1,844 students), Daniel Pratt Elementary School (1,035 students), and Pine Level Elementary School (949 students). See the Autauga County district page for the complete list.
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