- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ragland, AL
Ragland High School
Federal NCES profile for Ragland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010306201376
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ragland High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 411
- students enrolled
Ragland High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St Clair County · Alabama
NCES ID 010306201376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Ragland High School shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 010306201376 · Ragland, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 14.7:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Moody Elementary School (839 students)
Ragland High School shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ragland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moody Elementa
Moody Elementary School
839 students
- Springville El
Springville Elementary School
779 students
- Springville Hi
Springville High School
772 students
- Springville Mi
Springville Middle School
723 students
- Moody High Sch
Moody High School
708 students
- This school
Ragland High School
411 students
What this shows Ragland High School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ragland High School compares
Ragland 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 14% in Alabama - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,686
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 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Ragland High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St Clair County reports $10,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ragland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ragland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ragland High School
How many students attend Ragland High School?
Ragland High School has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ragland, AL. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ragland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ragland High School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 Ragland High School?
72.1% of students at Ragland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ragland High School?
The largest demographic group at Ragland High School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Ragland, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ragland High School?
Ragland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in St Clair County?
Besides Ragland High School, St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students), Springville Elementary School (779 students), and Springville High School (772 students). See the St Clair County district page for the complete list.