- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Phil Campbell High School shrank from 448 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 010159000544 · Phil Campbell, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 15.3:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Belgreen High School (588 students)
Phil Campbell High School shrank from 448 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Phil Campbell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belgreen High
Belgreen High School
588 students
- Tharptown Elem
Tharptown Elementary School
541 students
- Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
441 students
- Tharptown High
Tharptown High School
410 students
- Red Bay Elemen
Red Bay Elementary
410 students
- This school
Phil Campbell High School
382 students
What this shows Phil Campbell High School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phil Campbell High School compares
Phil Campbell High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,421
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
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.
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
District finance for Franklin County reports $13,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~382 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), down 42.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.