Enrollment
441
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wedowee, AL
Randolph County High School
Federal NCES profile for Randolph County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010282001119
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randolph County High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wedowee · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Randolph County High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wedowee, AL.
School address
District: Randolph County · Alabama
NCES ID 010282001119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Randolph County High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Randolph County High School
Randolph County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wedowee, Alabama, enrolling 441 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 90% of Alabama schools and 19% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 411 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #401, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Wedowee's public schools, it stands alongside Wedowee Elementary School (284 students): Randolph County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 15.8:1).
Randolph County also operates Wadley High School (372 students) and Woodland Elementary School (338 students) alongside Randolph County 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 Randolph County High School compares
Randolph County 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$12,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 65.1%
African American 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Randolph County High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph County, which includes Randolph County High School.
$12,603
Per student
+1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 55.5%
Federal 23.0%
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 Randolph County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wedowee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wedowee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randolph County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Wedowee
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Randolph County High School
How many students attend Randolph County High School?
Randolph County High School has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wedowee, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Randolph County High School is 21:1, which is 19% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randolph County High School?
69.4% of students at Randolph County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randolph County High School?
The largest demographic group at Randolph County High School is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Wedowee, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randolph County High School?
Randolph County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Randolph County High School rank among public schools in Wedowee?
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wedowee, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wedowee on the city page.
Is Randolph County High School a good school?
Randolph County High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Randolph County?
Besides Randolph County High School, Randolph County also operates Wadley High School (372 students), Woodland Elementary School (338 students), and Wedowee Elementary School (284 students). See the Randolph County district page for the complete list.
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