Enrollment
433
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Andalusia, AL
Straughn High School
Federal NCES profile for Straughn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010093000363
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Straughn High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Andalusia · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Straughn High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Straughn High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Andalusia, AL.
School address
District: Covington County · Alabama
NCES ID 010093000363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Straughn High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Straughn High School
Straughn High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Andalusia, Alabama, enrolling 433 students.
At 18:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.5% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 459 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #158.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Andalusia's high schools, it stands alongside Andalusia High School (471 students): Straughn High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 14.7:1).
Covington County also operates Straughn Elementary School (569 students) and Red Level School (535 students) alongside Straughn 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 Straughn High School compares
Straughn 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,843
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 91.7%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Straughn High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Covington County, which includes Straughn High School.
$11,843
Per student
-5%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 55.8%
Federal 17.8%
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 Straughn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straughn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Level School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Home School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ws Harlan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Straughn Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Straughn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Andalusia
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Straughn High School
How many students attend Straughn High School?
Straughn High School has 433 students enrolled. It is a high school in Andalusia, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Straughn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Straughn High School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Straughn High School?
58.5% of students at Straughn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Straughn High School?
The largest demographic group at Straughn High School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Andalusia, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Straughn High School?
Straughn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Straughn High School rank among public schools in Andalusia?
By Resource Investment Index, Straughn High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Andalusia, 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 Andalusia on the city page.
Is Straughn High School a good school?
Straughn High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. 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 Covington County?
Besides Straughn High School, Covington County also operates Straughn Elementary School (569 students), Red Level School (535 students), and Pleasant Home School (508 students). See the Covington County district page for the complete list.
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