- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Randolph County High School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 010282001119 · Wedowee, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 21:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Wadley High School (372 students)
Randolph County High School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Randolph County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Randolph County High School
441 students
- Wadley High Sc
Wadley High School
372 students
- Woodland Eleme
Woodland Elementary School
338 students
- Wedowee Elemen
Wedowee Elementary School
284 students
- Woodland High
Woodland High School
278 students
- Wedowee Middle
Wedowee Middle School
199 students
What this shows Randolph County High School reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Randolph County High School compares
Randolph County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,353
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 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.
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
District finance for Randolph County reports $12,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~441 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.