- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Decatur, AL
Priceville High School
Federal NCES profile for Priceville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010248001048
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Priceville High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Priceville High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Priceville High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Decatur, AL.
School address
District: Morgan County · Alabama
NCES ID 010248001048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Priceville High School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 010248001048 · Decatur, AL High · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 19.5:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert P Brewer High School (757 students)
Priceville High School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Priceville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert P Brewe
Albert P Brewer High School
757 students
- Priceville Ele
Priceville Elementary School
674 students
- West Morgan Mi
West Morgan Middle School
561 students
- West Morgan El
West Morgan Elementary School
512 students
- This school
Priceville High School
506 students
- Danvilleneel E
Danvilleneel Elementary School
504 students
What this shows Priceville High School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Priceville High School compares
Priceville 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 43% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 78% in Alabama - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,920
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 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Priceville High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morgan County reports $11,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Priceville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert P Brewer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Priceville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Danvilleneel Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Priceville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Decatur
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Priceville High School
How many students attend Priceville High School?
Priceville High School has 506 students enrolled. It is a high school in Decatur, AL. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Priceville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Priceville High School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Priceville High School?
33.4% of students at Priceville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Priceville High School?
The largest demographic group at Priceville High School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Decatur, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Priceville High School?
Priceville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Priceville High School rank among high schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Priceville High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Decatur, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Morgan County?
Besides Priceville High School, Morgan County also operates Albert P Brewer High School (757 students), Priceville Elementary School (674 students), and West Morgan Middle School (561 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.