- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newton, AL
Wicksburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Wicksburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010177000617
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wicksburg High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wicksburg High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wicksburg High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Newton, AL.
School address
District: Houston County · Alabama
NCES ID 010177000617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Wicksburg High School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 010177000617 · Newton, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 17.7:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Rehobeth High School (786 students)
Wicksburg High School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wicksburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rehobeth High
Rehobeth High School
786 students
- Ashford Elemen
Ashford Elementary School
668 students
- Wicksburg Elem
Wicksburg Elementary School
636 students
- Rehobeth Eleme
Rehobeth Elementary School
590 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
502 students
- This school
Wicksburg High School
461 students
What this shows Wicksburg High School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wicksburg High School compares
Wicksburg 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 40% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Alabama - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$10,971
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 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Wicksburg High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston County reports $10,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wicksburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehobeth High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashford Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wicksburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rehobeth Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wicksburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Newton
3 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 (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wicksburg High School
How many students attend Wicksburg High School?
Wicksburg High School has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wicksburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wicksburg High School is 17.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wicksburg High School?
35.0% of students at Wicksburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wicksburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Wicksburg High School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Newton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wicksburg High School?
Wicksburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Wicksburg High School rank among schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wicksburg High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Newton, 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 Houston County?
Besides Wicksburg High School, Houston County also operates Rehobeth High School (786 students), Ashford Elementary School (668 students), and Wicksburg Elementary School (636 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.