- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Brewton, AL
W S Neal High School
Federal NCES profile for W S Neal High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010135000492
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W S Neal High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in East Brewton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
W S Neal High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W S Neal High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Brewton, AL.
School address
District: Escambia County · Alabama
NCES ID 010135000492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
W S Neal High School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 010135000492 · East Brewton, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 19.5:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Flomaton High School (559 students)
W S Neal High School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
W S Neal High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flomaton High
Flomaton High School
559 students
- Rachel Patters
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
509 students
- W S Neal Eleme
W S Neal Elementary School
500 students
- Escambia Count
Escambia County High School
390 students
- Flomaton Eleme
Flomaton Elementary School
388 students
- This school
W S Neal High School
370 students
What this shows W S Neal High School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How W S Neal High School compares
W S Neal High School 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 78% in Alabama - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$14,614
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
African American 32.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, W S Neal High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Escambia County reports $14,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W S Neal High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flomaton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rachel Patterson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W S Neal Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Escambia County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flomaton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W S Neal High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about W S Neal High School
How many students attend W S Neal High School?
W S Neal High School has 370 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Brewton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W S Neal High School?
The student-teacher ratio at W S Neal High School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W S Neal High School?
61.2% of students at W S Neal High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W S Neal High School?
The largest demographic group at W S Neal High School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in East Brewton, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W S Neal High School?
W S Neal High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 W S Neal High School rank among public schools in East Brewton?
By Resource Investment Index, W S Neal High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Brewton, 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 Escambia County?
Besides W S Neal High School, Escambia County also operates Flomaton High School (559 students), Rachel Patterson Elementary School (509 students), and W S Neal Elementary School (500 students). See the Escambia County district page for the complete list.