- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, AL
Wilson High School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010201000775
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson High School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Florence, AL.
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010201000775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Wilson High School shrank from 671 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 010201000775 · Florence, AL Other · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 15:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooks Elementary School (874 students)
Wilson High School shrank from 671 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wilson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooks Element
Brooks Elementary School
874 students
- Lauderdale Ele
Lauderdale Elementary School
746 students
- Brooks High Sc
Brooks High School
729 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
713 students
- Central High S
Central High School
596 students
- This school
Wilson High School
585 students
What this shows Wilson High School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson High School compares
Wilson 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 17% in Alabama - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$12,253
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Wilson High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lauderdale County reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lauderdale Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooks High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Florence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Forest Hills School
Standard public school
906 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
596 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Rogers Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
510 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Weeden Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 17:1 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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson High School
How many students attend Wilson High School?
Wilson High School has 585 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, AL. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson High School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Wilson High School?
58.4% of students at Wilson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson High School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson High School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Florence, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson High School?
Wilson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wilson High School rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson High School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Florence, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lauderdale County?
Besides Wilson High School, Lauderdale County also operates Brooks Elementary School (874 students), Lauderdale Elementary School (746 students), and Brooks High School (729 students). See the Lauderdale County district page for the complete list.