Enrollment
126
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Talladega, AL
Talladega County Central High
Federal NCES profile for Talladega County Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010318001215
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talladega County Central High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Talladega · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Talladega County Central High has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talladega County Central High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Talladega, AL.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318001215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Talladega County Central High compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Talladega County Central High
Talladega County Central High is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Talladega, Alabama, enrolling 126 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.
Economic need is high: 84.1% of students qualify for free meals, 43% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Alabama schools, with 126 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 126 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 85 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 126 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Talladega's public schools, it stands alongside Stemley Road Elementary School (356 students): Talladega County Central High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 19.8:1).
Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students) and Munford Elementary School (770 students) alongside Talladega County Central High.
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 Talladega County Central High compares
Talladega County Central High 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 | 84.1% | ▲ 43% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 98% | - | - |
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.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
26.2%
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
$11,712
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 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talladega County, which includes Talladega County Central High.
$11,712
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.3%
Federal 16.2%
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 Talladega County Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talladega County Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Talladega
2 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 (~126 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Talladega County Central High
How many students attend Talladega County Central High?
Talladega County Central High has 126 students enrolled. It is a public school in Talladega, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talladega County Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Talladega County Central High 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 Talladega County Central High?
84.1% of students at Talladega County Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talladega County Central High?
Talladega County Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Talladega County Central High rank among schools in Talladega?
By Resource Investment Index, Talladega County Central High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Talladega, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Talladega on the city page.
Is Talladega County Central High a good school?
Talladega County Central High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama. 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 Talladega County?
Besides Talladega County Central High, Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students), Munford Elementary School (770 students), and Lincoln High School (607 students). See the Talladega County district page for the complete list.
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