- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Red Bay, AL
Red Bay High School
Federal NCES profile for Red Bay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010159000545
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Bay High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 322
- students enrolled
Red Bay High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Franklin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010159000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Red Bay High School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 010159000545 · Red Bay, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 15.3:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Belgreen High School (588 students)
Red Bay High School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Red Bay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belgreen High
Belgreen High School
588 students
- Tharptown Elem
Tharptown Elementary School
541 students
- Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
441 students
- Tharptown High
Tharptown High School
410 students
- Red Bay Elemen
Red Bay Elementary
410 students
- This school
Red Bay High School
322 students
What this shows Red Bay High School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Bay High School compares
Red Bay 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 19% in Alabama - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,421
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Red Bay High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Franklin County reports $13,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Bay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgreen High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tharptown Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phil Campbell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tharptown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Bay Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Bay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Red Bay
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Bay High School
How many students attend Red Bay High School?
Red Bay High School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Red Bay, AL. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Bay High School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Red Bay High School?
44.4% of students at Red Bay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Bay High School?
The largest demographic group at Red Bay High School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Red Bay, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Bay High School?
Red Bay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Franklin County?
Besides Red Bay High School, Franklin County also operates Belgreen High School (588 students), Tharptown Elementary School (541 students), and Phil Campbell Elementary School (441 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.