- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Scottsboro, AL
Scottsboro High School
Federal NCES profile for Scottsboro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010294001147
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scottsboro High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Scottsboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Scottsboro High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scottsboro High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Scottsboro, AL.
School address
District: Scottsboro City · Alabama
NCES ID 010294001147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Scottsboro High School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 010294001147 · Scottsboro, AL High · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 16.9:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell Elementary School (579 students)
Scottsboro High School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Scottsboro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Scottsboro High School
727 students
- Caldwell Eleme
Caldwell Elementary School
579 students
- Collins Interm
Collins Intermediate School
538 students
- Scottsboro Jun
Scottsboro Junior High School
356 students
- Thurston T Nel 257
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Scottsboro High School reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scottsboro High School compares
Scottsboro 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Alabama - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,975
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 727 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Scottsboro High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scottsboro City reports $12,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scottsboro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collins Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scottsboro Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurston T Nelson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scottsboro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~727 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scottsboro High School
How many students attend Scottsboro High School?
Scottsboro High School has 727 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scottsboro, AL. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scottsboro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scottsboro High School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Scottsboro High School?
47.0% of students at Scottsboro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scottsboro High School?
The largest demographic group at Scottsboro High School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Scottsboro, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scottsboro High School?
Scottsboro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Scottsboro High School rank among public schools in Scottsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Scottsboro High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Scottsboro, 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 Scottsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Scottsboro City?
Besides Scottsboro High School, Scottsboro City also operates Caldwell Elementary School (579 students), Collins Intermediate School (538 students), and Scottsboro Junior High School (356 students). See the Scottsboro City district page for the complete list.