- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Blocton, AL
West Blocton High School
Federal NCES profile for West Blocton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010036000099
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Blocton High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Blocton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Blocton High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Blocton High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Blocton, AL.
School address
District: Bibb County · Alabama
NCES ID 010036000099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
West Blocton High School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 010036000099 · West Blocton, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 14.7:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Brent Elementary School (603 students)
West Blocton High School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West Blocton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brent Elementa
Brent Elementary School
603 students
- Centreville Mi
Centreville Middle School
440 students
- Bibb County Hi
Bibb County High School
428 students
- West Blocton M
West Blocton Middle School
387 students
- This school
West Blocton High School
368 students
- Woodstock Elem
Woodstock Elementary School
324 students
What this shows West Blocton High School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Blocton High School compares
West Blocton 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 14% in Alabama - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$13,558
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
African American 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, West Blocton High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Bibb County reports $13,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Blocton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centreville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bibb County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Blocton Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodstock Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Blocton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Blocton High School
How many students attend West Blocton High School?
West Blocton High School has 368 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Blocton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Blocton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Blocton High School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 West Blocton High School?
46.8% of students at West Blocton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Blocton High School?
The largest demographic group at West Blocton High School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in West Blocton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Blocton High School?
West Blocton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 West Blocton High School rank among public schools in West Blocton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Blocton High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Blocton, 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 Bibb County?
Besides West Blocton High School, Bibb County also operates Brent Elementary School (603 students), Centreville Middle School (440 students), and Bibb County High School (428 students). See the Bibb County district page for the complete list.