Enrollment
1,491
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, AL
Auburn Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Auburn Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010021000037
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Junior High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn Junior High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Auburn, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Auburn Junior High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Auburn Junior High School
Auburn Junior High School is a large combined-grade school in Auburn, Alabama, enrolling 1,491 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Alabama schools and 43% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 31.9% free-meal eligibility runs 46% below the Alabama average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,491 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #52, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% 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 30 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Auburn's public schools, it stands alongside Auburn Early Education Center (492 students): Auburn Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 19.7:1).
Auburn City also operates Auburn High School (2,227 students) and East Samford School (733 students) alongside Auburn 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 Auburn Junior High School compares
Auburn 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 43% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 46% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,491 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,491
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 98% in Alabama - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,977
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 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 52.4%
African American 20.9%
Asian 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Auburn Junior High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn City, which includes Auburn Junior High School.
$10,977
Per student
-12%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 41.9%
Federal 6.4%
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 Auburn Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Samford School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Drake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ogletree Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Early Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~1,491 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Auburn Junior High School
How many students attend Auburn Junior High School?
Auburn Junior High School has 1,491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Junior High School is 25.3:1, which is 43% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn Junior High School?
31.9% of students at Auburn Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Auburn Junior High School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Auburn, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Junior High School?
Auburn Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Auburn Junior High School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Auburn, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
Is Auburn Junior High School a good school?
Auburn Junior High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. 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 Auburn City?
Besides Auburn Junior High School, Auburn City also operates Auburn High School (2,227 students), East Samford School (733 students), and Drake Middle School (720 students). See the Auburn City district page for the complete list.
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