Enrollment
440
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blountsville, AL
Susan Moore High School
Federal NCES profile for Susan Moore High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010042000213
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susan Moore High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Blountsville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Susan Moore High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susan Moore High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Blountsville, AL.
School address
District: Blount County · Alabama
NCES ID 010042000213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Susan Moore High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Susan Moore High School
Susan Moore High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Blountsville, Alabama, enrolling 440 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 above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 413 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Blountsville's public schools, it stands alongside Blountsville Elementary School (648 students): Susan Moore High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 19.1:1).
Blount County also operates Southeastern School (822 students) and Hayden High School (798 students) alongside Susan Moore 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 Susan Moore High School compares
Susan Moore 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 | 68.8% | ▲ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
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
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,779
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
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 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Susan Moore High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blount County, which includes Susan Moore High School.
$10,779
Per student
-14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 63.4%
Federal 17.2%
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 Susan Moore High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayden High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Appalachian School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blountsville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan Moore Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susan Moore High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Blountsville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Susan Moore High School
How many students attend Susan Moore High School?
Susan Moore High School has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blountsville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susan Moore High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Susan Moore 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 Susan Moore High School?
68.8% of students at Susan Moore High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susan Moore High School?
The largest demographic group at Susan Moore High School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Blountsville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susan Moore High School?
Susan Moore High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Susan Moore High School rank among schools in Blountsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Susan Moore High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Blountsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Blountsville on the city page.
Is Susan Moore High School a good school?
Susan Moore High School earns 54/100 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 Blount County?
Besides Susan Moore High School, Blount County also operates Southeastern School (822 students), Hayden High School (798 students), and Appalachian School (699 students). See the Blount County district page for the complete list.
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