Enrollment
461
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wicksburg High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wicksburg High School
Wicksburg High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Newton, Alabama, enrolling 461 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.0% free-meal eligibility runs 40% below the Alabama average.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 199 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #122.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.5% 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 37 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newton's public schools, it stands alongside Wicksburg Elementary School (636 students): Wicksburg High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 19.9:1).
Houston County also operates Rehobeth High School (786 students) and Ashford Elementary School (668 students) alongside Wicksburg 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 Wicksburg High School compares
Wicksburg 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,538
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston County, which includes Wicksburg High School.
$10,538
Per student
-16%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 58.7%
Federal 16.5%
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 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
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~461 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Newton on the city page.
Is Wicksburg High School a good school?
Wicksburg High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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