- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Notasulga, AL
Reeltown High School
Federal NCES profile for Reeltown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010321001234
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reeltown High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Notasulga · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Reeltown High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reeltown High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Notasulga, AL.
School address
District: Tallapoosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010321001234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Reeltown High School grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (+17.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 010321001234 · Notasulga, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 20.6:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Horseshoe Bend High School (776 students)
Reeltown High School grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (+17.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Reeltown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend High School
776 students
- Dadeville Elem
Dadeville Elementary School
571 students
- Dadeville High
Dadeville High School
534 students
- This school
Reeltown High School
495 students
- Reeltown Eleme
Reeltown Elementary School
446 students
What this shows Reeltown High School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reeltown High School compares
Reeltown High School is a growing 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 87% in Alabama - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$13,275
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 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
African American 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Reeltown High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Tallapoosa County reports $13,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reeltown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Bend High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dadeville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dadeville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reeltown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reeltown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Notasulga
2 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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reeltown High School
How many students attend Reeltown High School?
Reeltown High School has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Notasulga, AL. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reeltown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reeltown High School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reeltown High School?
59.8% of students at Reeltown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reeltown High School?
The largest demographic group at Reeltown High School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Notasulga, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reeltown High School?
Reeltown 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 Reeltown High School rank among schools in Notasulga?
By Resource Investment Index, Reeltown High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Notasulga, 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 Tallapoosa County?
Besides Reeltown High School, Tallapoosa County also operates Horseshoe Bend High School (776 students), Dadeville Elementary School (571 students), and Dadeville High School (534 students). See the Tallapoosa County district page for the complete list.