Enrollment
368
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010036000099
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Blocton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Blocton High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Blocton High School
West Blocton High School is a mid-sized high school in West Blocton, Alabama, enrolling 368 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.7:1, West Blocton High School is leaner than roughly 86% of Alabama schools and 17% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 368 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 284 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #225, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bibb County also operates Brent Elementary School (603 students) and Centreville Middle School (440 students) alongside West Blocton 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 West Blocton High School compares
West Blocton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,876
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bibb County, which includes West Blocton High School.
$12,876
Per student
+3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 63.4%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Blocton on the city page.
Is West Blocton High School a good school?
West Blocton High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% 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 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.
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