Overview
J F Shields High School is a public other serving grades -1–12 in Beatrice, Alabama. The school enrolls 202 students. It is part of the Monroe County district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alabama state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span-1–12
DistrictMonroe County
County1099
CityBeatrice
ZIP36425
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID010240000979
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment202
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %95%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)