- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbertown, AL
Southern Choctaw High School
Federal NCES profile for Southern Choctaw High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010069000297
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Choctaw High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 211
- students enrolled
Southern Choctaw High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Choctaw County · Alabama
NCES ID 010069000297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Southern Choctaw High School shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 010069000297 · Gilbertown, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 13.2:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Choctaw County Elementary (295 students)
Southern Choctaw High School shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Southern Choctaw High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Choctaw County
Choctaw County Elementary
295 students
- Southern Choct
Southern Choctaw Elementary School
288 students
- Choctaw County
Choctaw County High School
231 students
- This school
Southern Choctaw High School
211 students
What this shows Southern Choctaw High School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Choctaw High School compares
Southern Choctaw High School is a shrinking 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 6% in Alabama - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$16,901
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.5%
White 41.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Southern Choctaw High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Choctaw County reports $16,901 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Choctaw High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw County Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Choctaw Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctaw County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Choctaw High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Gilbertown
1 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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Choctaw High School
How many students attend Southern Choctaw High School?
Southern Choctaw High School has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbertown, AL. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Choctaw High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Choctaw High School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 16% lower 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 Southern Choctaw High School?
59.1% of students at Southern Choctaw High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Choctaw High School?
The largest demographic group at Southern Choctaw High School is African American at 55.5% of enrollment, in Gilbertown, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Choctaw High School?
Southern Choctaw High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Choctaw County?
Besides Southern Choctaw High School, Choctaw County also operates Choctaw County Elementary (295 students), Southern Choctaw Elementary School (288 students), and Choctaw County High School (231 students). See the Choctaw County district page for the complete list.