Enrollment
425
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anniston, AL
Wellborn High School
Federal NCES profile for Wellborn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010054001489
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellborn High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellborn High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellborn High School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Anniston, AL.
School address
District: Calhoun County · Alabama
NCES ID 010054001489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wellborn High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wellborn High School
Wellborn High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Anniston, Alabama, enrolling 425 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.7:1, Wellborn High School is leaner than roughly 92% of Alabama schools and 23% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 359 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 163 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 425 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Anniston's public schools, it stands alongside Saks Elementary School (625 students): Wellborn High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 20.2:1).
Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students) and Saks Elementary School (625 students) alongside Wellborn 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 Wellborn High School compares
Wellborn 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 29% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 8% in Alabama - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$11,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.4 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 72.5%
African American 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Wellborn High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun County, which includes Wellborn High School.
$11,667
Per student
-7%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 60.2%
Federal 16.2%
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 Wellborn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weaver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Plains Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellborn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Anniston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Saks Elementary School
Standard public school
625 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Wellborn Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
White Plains Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
De Armanville Elementary School
Standard public school
478 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Coldwater Elementary School
Standard public school
391 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cobb Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
270 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wellborn High School
How many students attend Wellborn High School?
Wellborn High School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anniston, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellborn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellborn High School is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% 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 Wellborn High School?
75.8% of students at Wellborn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellborn High School?
The largest demographic group at Wellborn High School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Anniston, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellborn High School?
Wellborn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wellborn High School rank among schools in Anniston?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellborn High School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Anniston, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anniston on the city page.
Is Wellborn High School a good school?
Wellborn High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 Calhoun County?
Besides Wellborn High School, Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students), Saks Elementary School (625 students), and Wellborn Elementary School (598 students). See the Calhoun County district page for the complete list.
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