- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smiths Station, AL
Smiths Station High School
Federal NCES profile for Smiths Station High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010207000795
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smiths Station High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Smiths Station · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Smiths Station High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smiths Station High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Smiths Station, AL.
School address
District: Lee County · Alabama
NCES ID 010207000795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Smiths Station High School held near 1,222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.8 → 80.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 010207000795 · Smiths Station, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,588 enr · 20.6:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Smiths Station Junior High School (910 students)
Smiths Station High School held near 1,222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.8 → 80.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Smiths Station High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Smiths Station High School
1,588 students
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station Junior High School
910 students
- West Smiths St
West Smiths Station Elementary School
811 students
- East Smiths St
East Smiths Station Elementary School
785 students
- Beauregard Ele
Beauregard Elementary School
783 students
- Beulah Element
Beulah Elementary School
696 students
What this shows Smiths Station High School reports 1,588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smiths Station High School compares
Smiths Station 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 25% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,588 | top 2% | - | - |
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.
1,588
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
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
33.9%
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
$12,566
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
African American 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Smiths Station High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Lee County reports $12,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smiths Station High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Smiths Station Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Smiths Station Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beauregard Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beulah Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smiths Station High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Smiths Station
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,588 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Smiths Station High School
How many students attend Smiths Station High School?
Smiths Station High School has 1,588 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smiths Station, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,286 (2022-23) → 1,222 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smiths Station High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station High School?
44.3% of students at Smiths Station High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smiths Station High School?
The largest demographic group at Smiths Station High School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Smiths Station, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smiths Station High School?
Smiths Station High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Smiths Station High School rank among public schools in Smiths Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Smiths Station High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Smiths Station, 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 Smiths Station on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County?
Besides Smiths Station High School, Lee County also operates Smiths Station Junior High School (910 students), West Smiths Station Elementary School (811 students), and East Smiths Station Elementary School (785 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.