- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Susan Moore High School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 010042000213 · Blountsville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 16.9:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeastern School (822 students)
Susan Moore High School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Susan Moore High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeastern S
Southeastern School
822 students
- Hayden High Sc
Hayden High School
798 students
- Appalachian S
Appalachian School
699 students
- Blountsville E
Blountsville Elementary School
648 students
- Susan Moore El
Susan Moore Elementary School
582 students
- This school
Susan Moore High School
440 students
What this shows Susan Moore High School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susan Moore High School compares
Susan Moore 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,462
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
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.
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
District finance for Blount County reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.