Enrollment
634
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Talladega, AL
Talladega High School
Federal NCES profile for Talladega High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010315001207
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talladega High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Talladega · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Talladega High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talladega High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Talladega, AL.
School address
District: Talladega City · Alabama
NCES ID 010315001207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Talladega High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Talladega High School
Talladega High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Talladega, Alabama, enrolling 634 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.2:1 is larger than about 99% of Alabama schools and 71% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 634 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 258 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #234, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and White (17%) (diversity index 41/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 132 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 634 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Talladega City also operates C L Salter Elementary School (353 students) and Evelyn D Houston Elementary School (302 students) alongside Talladega 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 Talladega High School compares
Talladega 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 | 30.2:1 | ▲ 71% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 36% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
30.2:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 99% in Alabama - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$13,644
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 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
African American 74.6%
White 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Talladega High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talladega City, which includes Talladega High School.
$13,644
Per student
+9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 56.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C L Salter Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evelyn D Houston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zora Ellis Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymond L Young Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talladega High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~634 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Talladega High School
How many students attend Talladega High School?
Talladega High School has 634 students enrolled. It is a high school in Talladega, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talladega High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talladega High School is 30.2:1, which is 71% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Talladega High School?
79.8% of students at Talladega High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talladega High School?
The largest demographic group at Talladega High School is African American at 74.6% of enrollment, in Talladega, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talladega High School?
Talladega High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Talladega High School rank among public schools in Talladega?
By Resource Investment Index, Talladega High School ranks #7 of 7 public 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 public schools in Talladega on the city page.
Is Talladega High School a good school?
Talladega High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Talladega City?
Besides Talladega High School, Talladega City also operates C L Salter Elementary School (353 students), Evelyn D Houston Elementary School (302 students), and Zora Ellis Junior High School (228 students). See the Talladega City district page for the complete list.
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