School overview
At a glance
Reported students
322
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama high enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 319 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
410
Red Bay High School: 322 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Red Bay High School
Red Bay High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Red Bay. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Franklin County. NCES reports 322 students for 2024–25.
Among 319 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, below 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 37.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Red Bay High School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 37.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.3%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black3.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Franklin County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Phil Campbell High School
High · Grades 07–12
382 reported students
Tharptown High School
High · Grades 07–12
410 reported students
Franklin County Career Technical Center
High · Grades 09–12
Not reported reported students
Vina High School
Other · Grades PK–12
257 reported students
Red Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
410 reported students
East Franklin Junior High School
Other · Grades PK–09
212 reported students