- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tallassee, AL
Tallassee High School
Federal NCES profile for Tallassee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010324001238
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tallassee High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tallassee · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tallassee High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tallassee High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tallassee, AL.
School address
District: Tallassee City · Alabama
NCES ID 010324001238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Tallassee High School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 010324001238 · Tallassee, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 14.4:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tallassee Elementary School (609 students)
Tallassee High School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Tallassee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tallassee Elem
Tallassee Elementary School
609 students
- This school
Tallassee High School
474 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle School
424 students
What this shows Tallassee High School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tallassee High School compares
Tallassee 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 12% in Alabama - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$13,365
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
191
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Tallassee High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Tallassee City reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tallassee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallassee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tallassee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high 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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tallassee High School
How many students attend Tallassee High School?
Tallassee High School has 474 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tallassee, AL. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tallassee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tallassee High School is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% lower 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 Tallassee High School?
56.1% of students at Tallassee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tallassee High School?
The largest demographic group at Tallassee High School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Tallassee, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tallassee High School?
Tallassee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Tallassee High School rank among public schools in Tallassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Tallassee High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tallassee, 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 Tallassee City?
Besides Tallassee High School, Tallassee City also operates Tallassee Elementary School (609 students) and Southside Middle School (424 students). See the Tallassee City district page for the complete list.