- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arley, AL
Meek High School
Federal NCES profile for Meek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010358001360
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meek High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 286
- students enrolled
Meek High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Meek High School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.3 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010358001360 · Arley, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 20.4:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Double Springs Elementary School (349 students)
Meek High School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.3 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Meek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Double Springs
Double Springs Elementary School
349 students
- Addison Elemen
Addison Elementary School
346 students
- This school
Meek High School
286 students
- Winston County
Winston County High School
285 students
- Lynn High Scho
Lynn High School
256 students
- Addison High S
Addison High School
232 students
What this shows Meek High School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meek High School compares
Meek 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 86% in Alabama - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$14,792
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 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Meek High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winston County reports $14,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Addison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winston County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Addison High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Arley
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meek High School
How many students attend Meek High School?
Meek High School has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arley, AL. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meek High School is 20.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meek High School?
54.6% of students at Meek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meek High School?
The largest demographic group at Meek High School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Arley, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meek High School?
Meek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Winston County?
Besides Meek High School, Winston County also operates Double Springs Elementary School (349 students), Addison Elementary School (346 students), and Winston County High School (285 students). See the Winston County district page for the complete list.