- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Athens, AL
Athens Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Athens Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010012001473
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #9 of 14
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Middle School ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Athens, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Athens Middle School held near 911 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.3 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 010012001473 · Athens, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
935 enr · 19.1:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens High School (1,278 students)
Athens Middle School held near 911 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.3 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Athens Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
1,278 students
- This school
Athens Middle School
935 students
- Athens Interme
Athens Intermediate School
641 students
- Athens Renaiss
Athens Renaissance School
606 students
- Athens Element 474
Athens Elementary School
474 students
- Julian Newman 409
Julian Newman Elementary School
409 students
What this shows Athens Middle School reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athens Middle School compares
Athens 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,561
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 20.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Athens Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens City reports $11,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athens Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Renaissance School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athens Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Julian Newman Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~935 students)
Frequently asked questions about Athens Middle School
How many students attend Athens Middle School?
Athens Middle School has 935 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Athens, AL. CCD year-over-year: 958 (2022-23) → 911 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athens Middle School?
54.2% of students at Athens Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Athens Middle School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Athens, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens Middle School?
Athens Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Athens Middle School rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Middle School ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Athens, 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 Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Athens City?
Besides Athens Middle School, Athens City also operates Athens High School (1,278 students), Athens Intermediate School (641 students), and Athens Renaissance School (606 students). See the Athens City district page for the complete list.