Enrollment
382
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phil Campbell, AL
Phil Campbell High School
Federal NCES profile for Phil Campbell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010159000544
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phil Campbell High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Phil Campbell · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Phil Campbell High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phil Campbell High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Phil Campbell, AL.
School address
District: Franklin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010159000544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phil Campbell High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Phil Campbell High School
Phil Campbell High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phil Campbell, Alabama, enrolling 382 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.8% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 382 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 405 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #387, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phil Campbell's public schools, it stands alongside Phil Campbell Elementary School (441 students): Phil Campbell High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 17:1).
Franklin County also operates Belgreen High School (588 students) and Tharptown Elementary School (541 students) alongside Phil Campbell 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 Phil Campbell High School compares
Phil Campbell 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 19% in Alabama - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$12,544
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 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 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Phil Campbell High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County, which includes Phil Campbell High School.
$12,544
Per student
+0%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 59.7%
Federal 21.3%
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 Phil Campbell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tharptown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phil Campbell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tharptown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Bay Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phil Campbell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Phil Campbell
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Phil Campbell High School
How many students attend Phil Campbell High School?
Phil Campbell High School has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phil Campbell, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phil Campbell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phil Campbell High School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% lower 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 Phil Campbell High School?
61.8% of students at Phil Campbell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phil Campbell High School?
The largest demographic group at Phil Campbell High School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Phil Campbell, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phil Campbell High School?
Phil Campbell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Phil Campbell High School rank among schools in Phil Campbell?
By Resource Investment Index, Phil Campbell High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Phil Campbell, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phil Campbell on the city page.
Is Phil Campbell High School a good school?
Phil Campbell High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Franklin County?
Besides Phil Campbell High School, Franklin County also operates Belgreen High School (588 students), Tharptown Elementary School (541 students), and Phil Campbell Elementary School (441 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.
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