- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Talladega County Central High grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 010318001215 · Talladega, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 18:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (902 students)
Talladega County Central High grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Talladega County Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
902 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary School
770 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
607 students
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School
580 students
- Bb Comer Memor
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
521 students
- This school 126
Talladega County Central High
126 students
What this shows Talladega County Central High reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talladega County Central High compares
Talladega County Central High is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,145
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
Counselors1.0 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.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Talladega County reports $12,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~126 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), up 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.