Enrollment
430
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alexander City, AL
Alexander City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Alexander City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010003000001
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander City Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Alexander City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander City Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander City Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Alexander City, AL.
School address
District: Alexander City · Alabama
NCES ID 010003000001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexander City Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexander City Middle School
Alexander City Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Alexander City, Alabama, enrolling 430 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 290 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 332 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 430 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Alexander City also operates Benjamin Russell High School (852 students) and Jim Pearson Elementary School (704 students) alongside Alexander City Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alexander City Middle School compares
Alexander City Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,566
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 51.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 47.2%
White 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Alexander City Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alexander City, which includes Alexander City Middle School.
$12,566
Per student
+1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 50.2%
Federal 21.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alexander City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Russell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Pearson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William L Radney Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alexander City Middle School
How many students attend Alexander City Middle School?
Alexander City Middle School has 430 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alexander City, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander City Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander City Middle School?
42.5% of students at Alexander City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Alexander City Middle School is African American at 47.2% of enrollment, in Alexander City, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander City Middle School?
Alexander City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander City Middle School rank among public schools in Alexander City?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander City Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Alexander City, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alexander City on the city page.
Is Alexander City Middle School a good school?
Alexander City Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alexander City?
Besides Alexander City Middle School, Alexander City also operates Benjamin Russell High School (852 students), Jim Pearson Elementary School (704 students), and Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School (436 students). See the Alexander City district page for the complete list.
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