Enrollment
727
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010294001147
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Scottsboro · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scottsboro High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scottsboro High School
Scottsboro High School is a mid-sized high school in Scottsboro, Alabama, enrolling 727 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 727 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 358 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #130.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 727 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Scottsboro City also operates Caldwell Elementary School (579 students) and Collins Intermediate School (538 students) alongside Scottsboro High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Scottsboro High School compares
Scottsboro High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scottsboro City, which includes Scottsboro High School.
$12,267
Per student
-2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 48.8%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Scottsboro High School a good school?
Scottsboro High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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