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Susan Moore High School

4040 Susan Moore Rd, Blountsville, AL 35031Blount County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
481
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 6% vs nat'l
$12,601
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 18% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 481 students in grades 07–12 in Blountsville, Alabama.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,601 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Susan Moore High School is a mid-sized high in Blountsville, Alabama, serving grades 07–12 with 481 students. The district invests $12,601 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Susan Moore High School

481
Total Students
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
74%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution254 male · 227 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility74%
National avg 52% · 354 students
Student Composition
60%
37%
White60%
Hispanic / Latino37%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010042000213

Academic Outcomes at Susan Moore High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 32th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35031

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,601Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,601
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,545
Student Support$2,394
Administration$1,512
Operations$1,890
Other$1,260
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,601 spent per student, an estimated $5,582 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
19%
State government
63.4%
Local (property tax)
19.4%
Federal programs
17.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 74% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Blountsville Elementary SchoolSusan Moore Elementary SchoolHayden Primary SchoolLocust Fork Elementary
+2 more
↓
Middle
Hayden Middle School
↓
High School
Hayden High SchoolJB Pennington High SchoolLocust Fork High SchoolCleveland High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyBlount County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBlount County →
Phone: (205)775-2060
NCES ID: 010042000213
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Blountsville seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Blount County
Other
Southeastern School
835 students · PK–12
57% FRL
High
Hayden High School
812 students · 08–12
42% FRL
Elem
Blountsville Elementary School
658 students · PK–06
● 41 opp71% FRL
Other
Appalachian School
636 students · PK–12
57% FRL
Elem
Susan Moore Elementary School
634 students · PK–06
● 41 opp76% FRL
Elem
Hayden Primary School
566 students · PK–02
50% FRL
Mid
Hayden Middle School
550 students · 05–07
44% FRL
High
JB Pennington High School
519 students · 07–12
● 41 opp65% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4040 Susan Moore Rd, Blountsville, AL 35031
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.