At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 442
191
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
76%+12.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Samson High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Samson, Alabama. The school enrolls 191 students. It is part of the Geneva 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.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictGeneva County
County1061
CitySamson
ZIP36477
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID010166000571
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment191
White77.8%
Hispanic / Latino11.6%
Black / African American7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
77.8%
Hispanic
11.6%
Black
7.9%
Two+
1.1%
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.