Enrollment
357
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anniston Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anniston Middle School
Anniston Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Anniston, Alabama, enrolling 357 students.
At 17.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 87.8% of students qualify for free meals, 49% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 357 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Anniston City also operates Anniston High School (498 students) and Golden Springs Elementary School (357 students) alongside Anniston 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 Anniston Middle School compares
Anniston 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,896
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anniston City, which includes Anniston Middle School.
$13,896
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 27.5%
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 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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~357 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Anniston Middle School a good school?
Anniston Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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