Enrollment
708
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Moody, AL
Moody High School
Federal NCES profile for Moody High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010306201591
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moody High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Moody · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Moody High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moody High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Moody, AL.
School address
District: St Clair County · Alabama
NCES ID 010306201591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moody High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moody High School
Moody High School is a mid-sized high school in Moody, Alabama, enrolling 708 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Alabama schools and 18% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 708 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 352 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #278, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding St Clair County spends $10,015 per pupil, 20% below the Alabama average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 226 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 708 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students) and Springville Elementary School (779 students) alongside Moody 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 Moody High School compares
Moody 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 89% in Alabama - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,015
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 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 69.9%
African American 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Moody High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Clair County, which includes Moody High School.
$10,015
Per student
-20%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 62.5%
Federal 13.3%
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 Moody High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moody High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~708 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Moody High School
How many students attend Moody High School?
Moody High School has 708 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moody, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moody High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moody High School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moody High School?
45.3% of students at Moody High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moody High School?
The largest demographic group at Moody High School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Moody, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moody High School?
Moody High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Moody High School rank among public schools in Moody?
By Resource Investment Index, Moody High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Moody, 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 Moody on the city page.
Is Moody High School a good school?
Moody High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 St Clair County?
Besides Moody High School, St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students), Springville Elementary School (779 students), and Springville High School (772 students). See the St Clair County district page for the complete list.
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