- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Samson, AL
Samson High School
Federal NCES profile for Samson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010166000571
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samson High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Samson · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Samson High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samson High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Samson, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Samson High School held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 010166000571 · Samson, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 16.6:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Slocomb Elementary School (609 students)
Samson High School held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Samson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Slocomb Elemen
Slocomb Elementary School
609 students
- Geneva County
Geneva County Elementary School
474 students
- Samson Element
Samson Elementary School
361 students
- Slocomb High S
Slocomb High School
354 students
- Slocomb Middle
Slocomb Middle School
265 students
- This school 183
Samson High School
183 students
What this shows Samson High School reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samson High School compares
Samson 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 21% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$12,608
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Samson High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Geneva County reports $12,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slocomb Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slocomb High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slocomb Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samson High School
How many students attend Samson High School?
Samson High School has 183 students enrolled. It is a high school in Samson, AL. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samson High School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher 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 Samson High School?
70.9% of students at Samson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samson High School?
The largest demographic group at Samson High School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Samson, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samson High School?
Samson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Samson High School rank among public schools in Samson?
By Resource Investment Index, Samson High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Samson, 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 Geneva County?
Besides Samson High School, Geneva County also operates Slocomb Elementary School (609 students), Geneva County Elementary School (474 students), and Samson Elementary School (361 students). See the Geneva County district page for the complete list.