- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chatom, AL
Washington County High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010348001335
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 395
- students enrolled
Washington County High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washington County · Alabama
NCES ID 010348001335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Washington County High School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 010348001335 · Chatom, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 16.5:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Millry High School (509 students)
Washington County High School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Washington County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millry High Sc
Millry High School
509 students
- Leroy High Sch
Leroy High School
463 students
- This school
Washington County High School
395 students
- Chatom Element
Chatom Elementary School
313 students
- Fruitdale High
Fruitdale High School
301 students
- Mcintosh Eleme
Mcintosh Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Washington County High School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington County High School compares
Washington County 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in Alabama - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,721
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
African American 17.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Washington County High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County reports $12,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leroy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatom Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fruitdale High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcintosh Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Chatom
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington County High School
How many students attend Washington County High School?
Washington County High School has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chatom, AL. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington County High School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% 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 Washington County High School?
59.1% of students at Washington County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington County High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington County High School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Chatom, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington County High School?
Washington County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Washington County?
Besides Washington County High School, Washington County also operates Millry High School (509 students), Leroy High School (463 students), and Chatom Elementary School (313 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.