Enrollment
385
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Munford, AL
Munford High School
Federal NCES profile for Munford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010318001220
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Munford High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Munford · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Munford High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Munford High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Munford, AL.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318001220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Munford High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Munford High School
Munford High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Munford, Alabama, enrolling 385 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.7% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 385 puts it in the smaller 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 412 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #397, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 191 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 385 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students) and Munford Elementary School (770 students) alongside Munford 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 Munford High School compares
Munford 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$11,712
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 67.0%
African American 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Munford High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talladega County, which includes Munford High School.
$11,712
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.3%
Federal 16.2%
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 Munford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Munford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Munford High School
How many students attend Munford High School?
Munford High School has 385 students enrolled. It is a high school in Munford, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Munford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Munford High School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher 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 Munford High School?
62.7% of students at Munford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Munford High School?
The largest demographic group at Munford High School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Munford, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Munford High School?
Munford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Munford High School rank among public schools in Munford?
By Resource Investment Index, Munford High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Munford, 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 Munford on the city page.
Is Munford High School a good school?
Munford High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Talladega County?
Besides Munford High School, Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students), Munford Elementary School (770 students), and Lincoln High School (607 students). See the Talladega County district page for the complete list.
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