- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 40.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pell City, AL
Pell City High School
Federal NCES profile for Pell City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010265001573
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pell City High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Pell City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pell City High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pell City High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Pell City, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Pell City High School held near 1,215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 68.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+44 students YoY 010265001573 · Pell City, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,193 enr · 19.6:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Duran Junior High School (601 students)
Pell City High School held near 1,215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 68.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pell City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pell City High School
1,193 students
- Duran Junior H
Duran Junior High School
601 students
- Williams Inter
Williams Intermediate School
598 students
- Walter M Kenne 437
Walter M Kennedy School
437 students
- Coosa Valley E 404
Coosa Valley Elementary School
404 students
- Iola Roberts E 402
Iola Roberts Elementary School
402 students
What this shows Pell City High School reports 1,193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pell City High School compares
Pell City 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,193
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 79% in Alabama - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$11,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Pell City High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pell City reports $11,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pell City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duran Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williams Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter M Kennedy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coosa Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iola Roberts Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pell City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pell City High School
How many students attend Pell City High School?
Pell City High School has 1,193 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pell City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,171 (2022-23) → 1,215 (2023-24), nearly flat (+44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pell City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pell City High School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pell City High School?
50.6% of students at Pell City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pell City High School?
The largest demographic group at Pell City High School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Pell City, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pell City High School?
Pell City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
How does Pell City High School rank among public schools in Pell City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pell City High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Pell City, 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 Pell City on the city page.
What other schools are in Pell City?
Besides Pell City High School, Pell City also operates Duran Junior High School (601 students), Williams Intermediate School (598 students), and Walter M Kennedy School (437 students). See the Pell City district page for the complete list.