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Central High School of Clay County

Grades 09–12 · Lineville, AL · NCES 010075002210

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1 Bob Riley Drive · Lineville, AL 36266

At a glance

Reported students

533

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.66

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Alabama high enrollment

52nd percentile

Compared with 314 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

457

Central High School of Clay County: 533 reported students.

State peer staffing position

44th percentile

16.8:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
493
Teachers (FTE)
26.25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1

What the reported data says about Central High School of Clay County

Central High School of Clay County is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lineville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Clay County. NCES reports 533 students for 2024–25.

Among 314 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 525.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, close to the Alabama median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.7%) and Black (15.4%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Central High School of Clay County

  1. 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.6%
Students with disabilities
21.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch
58.5%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White70.7%
  • Hispanic7.9%
  • Black15.4%
  • Asian0.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

3 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Clay County

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Clay County Career Development Center

High · Grades 07–12

Enrollment not reported

Lineville Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

459 reported students

Ashland Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

455 reported students

Central Jr High School of Clay County

Middle · Grades 07–08

282 reported students

View all 5 district schools →