Enrollment
455
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Brockton, AL
New Brockton High School
Federal NCES profile for New Brockton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010081001494
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Brockton High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Brockton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
New Brockton High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Brockton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Brockton, AL.
School address
District: Coffee County · Alabama
NCES ID 010081001494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Brockton High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Brockton High School
New Brockton High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in New Brockton, Alabama, enrolling 455 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Alabama schools and 35% 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 51.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 423 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #388, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 97 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 455 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Coffee County also operates Zion Chapel High School (887 students) and New Brockton Elementary School (727 students) alongside New Brockton 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 New Brockton High School compares
New Brockton 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 97% in Alabama - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$10,477
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, New Brockton High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coffee County, which includes New Brockton High School.
$10,477
Per student
-16%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 60.3%
Federal 19.5%
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 New Brockton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Chapel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Brockton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinston School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Brockton Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Brockton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Brockton High School
How many students attend New Brockton High School?
New Brockton High School has 455 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Brockton, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Brockton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Brockton High School is 23.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Brockton High School?
51.2% of students at New Brockton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Brockton High School?
The largest demographic group at New Brockton High School is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in New Brockton, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Brockton High School?
New Brockton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Brockton High School rank among public schools in New Brockton?
By Resource Investment Index, New Brockton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Brockton, 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 New Brockton on the city page.
Is New Brockton High School a good school?
New Brockton High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Coffee County?
Besides New Brockton High School, Coffee County also operates Zion Chapel High School (887 students), New Brockton Elementary School (727 students), and Kinston School (524 students). See the Coffee County district page for the complete list.
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