Enrollment
373
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brewton, AL
Tr Miller High School
Federal NCES profile for Tr Miller High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010045000216
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tr Miller High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Brewton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tr Miller High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tr Miller High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Brewton, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tr Miller High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tr Miller High School
Tr Miller High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Brewton, Alabama, enrolling 373 students.
At 17:1, 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 runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 373 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 333 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #242, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Brewton City also operates Brewton Elementary School (476 students) and Brewton Middle School (319 students) alongside Tr Miller 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 Tr Miller High School compares
Tr Miller 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$13,031
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 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.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
African American 32.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Tr Miller High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brewton City, which includes Tr Miller High School.
$13,031
Per student
+4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 49.7%
Federal 18.9%
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 Tr Miller High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brewton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tr Miller High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- 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 (~373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tr Miller High School
How many students attend Tr Miller High School?
Tr Miller High School has 373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brewton, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tr Miller High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tr Miller High School is 17:1, which is 4% 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 Tr Miller High School?
50.8% of students at Tr Miller High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tr Miller High School?
The largest demographic group at Tr Miller High School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Brewton, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tr Miller High School?
Tr Miller High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Tr Miller High School rank among public schools in Brewton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tr Miller High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Brewton, 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 Brewton on the city page.
Is Tr Miller High School a good school?
Tr Miller High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Brewton City?
Besides Tr Miller High School, Brewton City also operates Brewton Elementary School (476 students) and Brewton Middle School (319 students). See the Brewton City district page for the complete list.
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