Enrollment
370
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010135000492
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in East Brewton · Resource Index
- 23
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W S Neal High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at W S Neal High School
W S Neal High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in East Brewton, Alabama, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.2% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 370 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 393 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #362, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Escambia County also operates Flomaton High School (559 students) and Rachel Patterson Elementary School (509 students) alongside W S Neal 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 W S Neal High School compares
W S Neal 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,190
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escambia County, which includes W S Neal High School.
$13,190
Per student
+6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 19.3%
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 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
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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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.
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 23/100 (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 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. See all public schools in East Brewton on the city page.
Is W S Neal High School a good school?
W S Neal High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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