- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alpine, AL
Winterboro High School
Federal NCES profile for Winterboro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010318001226
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winterboro High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 380
- students enrolled
Winterboro High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318001226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Winterboro High School shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-15.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 010318001226 · Alpine, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 22.4:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (902 students)
Winterboro High School shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-15.0%). Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Winterboro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
902 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary School
770 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
607 students
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School
580 students
- Bb Comer Memor
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
521 students
- This school
Winterboro High School
380 students
What this shows Winterboro High School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winterboro High School compares
Winterboro 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 32% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 95% in Alabama - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$12,145
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.9%
White 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Winterboro High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Talladega County reports $12,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winterboro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winterboro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Alpine
1 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winterboro High School
How many students attend Winterboro High School?
Winterboro High School has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alpine, AL. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winterboro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winterboro High School is 22.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winterboro High School?
77.6% of students at Winterboro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winterboro High School?
The largest demographic group at Winterboro High School is African American at 52.9% of enrollment, in Alpine, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winterboro High School?
Winterboro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Talladega County?
Besides Winterboro High School, Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students), Munford Elementary School (770 students), and Lincoln High School (607 students). See the Talladega County district page for the complete list.