- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anniston, AL
Anniston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Anniston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010009001725
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anniston Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #15 of 15
- public schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Anniston Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anniston Middle School ranks #15 of 15 public schools in Anniston, AL.
School address
District: Anniston City · Alabama
NCES ID 010009001725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Anniston Middle School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010009001725 · Anniston, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 17.9:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Anniston High School (498 students)
Anniston Middle School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Anniston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anniston High
Anniston High School
498 students
- This school
Anniston Middle School
357 students
- Golden Springs
Golden Springs Elementary School
357 students
- Randolph Park
Randolph Park Elementary School
339 students
- Cobb Preparato
Cobb Preparatory Academy
270 students
What this shows Anniston Middle School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anniston Middle School compares
Anniston Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 49% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Alabama - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.7%
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
$15,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.8%
White 5.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Anniston Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anniston City reports $15,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anniston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anniston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randolph Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cobb Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anniston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anniston Middle School
How many students attend Anniston Middle School?
Anniston Middle School has 357 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anniston, AL. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anniston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anniston Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anniston Middle School?
87.8% of students at Anniston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anniston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Anniston Middle School is African American at 83.8% of enrollment, in Anniston, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anniston Middle School?
Anniston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anniston Middle School rank among public schools in Anniston?
By Resource Investment Index, Anniston Middle School ranks #15 of 15 public schools in Anniston, 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 Anniston on the city page.
What other schools are in Anniston City?
Besides Anniston Middle School, Anniston City also operates Anniston High School (498 students), Golden Springs Elementary School (357 students), and Randolph Park Elementary School (339 students). See the Anniston City district page for the complete list.