Enrollment
506
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010248001048
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Priceville High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Priceville High School
Priceville High School is a mid-sized high school in Decatur, Alabama, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 33.4% free-meal eligibility runs 43% below the Alabama average.
With 506 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Decatur's high schools, it stands alongside Austin High School (999 students): Priceville High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 14.9:1).
Morgan County also operates Albert P Brewer High School (757 students) and Priceville Elementary School (674 students) alongside Priceville 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 Priceville High School compares
Priceville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,155
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 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.
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 86.0%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan County, which includes Priceville High School.
$11,155
Per student
-11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 52.6%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
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 (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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.
Is Priceville High School a good school?
Priceville High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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