- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ranburne, AL
Ranburne High School
Federal NCES profile for Ranburne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010078000321
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ranburne High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 526
- students enrolled
Ranburne High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cleburne County · Alabama
NCES ID 010078000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ranburne High School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010078000321 · Ranburne, AL Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 20.2:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleburne County High School (555 students)
Ranburne High School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ranburne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleburne Count
Cleburne County High School
555 students
- This school
Ranburne High School
526 students
- Cleburne Count
Cleburne County Elementary School
391 students
- Ranburne Eleme
Ranburne Elementary School
343 students
- Cleburne Count
Cleburne County Middle School
243 students
- Fruithurst Ele
Fruithurst Elementary School
226 students
What this shows Ranburne High School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ranburne High School compares
Ranburne 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 85% in Alabama - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,719
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Ranburne High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleburne County reports $12,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ranburne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleburne County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cleburne County Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ranburne Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cleburne County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruithurst Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ranburne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Ranburne
1 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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ranburne High School
How many students attend Ranburne High School?
Ranburne High School has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ranburne, AL. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranburne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranburne High School is 20.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ranburne High School?
45.6% of students at Ranburne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ranburne High School?
The largest demographic group at Ranburne High School is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Ranburne, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ranburne High School?
Ranburne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Cleburne County?
Besides Ranburne High School, Cleburne County also operates Cleburne County High School (555 students), Cleburne County Elementary School (391 students), and Ranburne Elementary School (343 students). See the Cleburne County district page for the complete list.