Enrollment
563
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arab, AL
Arab Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Arab Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010010000027
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arab Junior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Arab · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Arab Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arab Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Arab, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arab Junior High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arab Junior High School
Arab Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Arab, Alabama, enrolling 563 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 563 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 366 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #127.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 563 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Arab City also operates Arab High School (735 students) and Arab Primary School (698 students) alongside Arab Junior High 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 Arab Junior High School compares
Arab Junior High 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Alabama - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Arab Junior High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arab City, which includes Arab Junior High School.
$10,682
Per student
-14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 61.7%
Federal 11.6%
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 Arab Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arab Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arab Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arab Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arab Junior High School
How many students attend Arab Junior High School?
Arab Junior High School has 563 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arab, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arab Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arab Junior High School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% lower 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 Arab Junior High School?
43.2% of students at Arab Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arab Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Arab Junior High School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Arab, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arab Junior High School?
Arab Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Arab Junior High School rank among public schools in Arab?
By Resource Investment Index, Arab Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Arab, 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 Arab on the city page.
Is Arab Junior High School a good school?
Arab Junior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. It is also less 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 Arab City?
Besides Arab Junior High School, Arab City also operates Arab High School (735 students), Arab Primary School (698 students), and Arab Elementary School (599 students). See the Arab City district page for the complete list.
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