- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Wellborn High School shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 010054001489 · Anniston, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 13.7:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Elementary School (712 students)
Wellborn High School shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wellborn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Ele
Alexandria Elementary School
712 students
- Saks Elementar
Saks Elementary School
625 students
- Wellborn Eleme
Wellborn Elementary School
598 students
- Weaver Element
Weaver Elementary School
544 students
- White Plains E
White Plains Elementary School
530 students
- This school
Wellborn High School
425 students
What this shows Wellborn High School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellborn High School compares
Wellborn High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,117
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
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.
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
District finance for Calhoun County reports $12,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~425 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 61.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.