Enrollment
432
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bay Minette, AL
Bay Minette Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bay Minette Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010027001859
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Minette Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Bay Minette · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Minette Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Minette Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bay Minette, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027001859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bay Minette Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bay Minette Middle School
Bay Minette Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Bay Minette, Alabama, enrolling 432 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 378 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #264.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 215 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 432 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students) and Fairhope High School (1,536 students) alongside Bay Minette 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 Bay Minette Middle School compares
Bay Minette 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 16% in Alabama - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$11,999
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 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.8 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
White 53.0%
African American 30.8%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Bay Minette Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin County, which includes Bay Minette Middle School.
$11,999
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 37.3%
Federal 10.5%
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 Bay Minette Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Minette Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bay Minette Middle School
How many students attend Bay Minette Middle School?
Bay Minette Middle School has 432 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bay Minette, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Minette Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Minette Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% 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 Bay Minette Middle School?
74.3% of students at Bay Minette Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Minette Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bay Minette Middle School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Bay Minette, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Minette Middle School?
Bay Minette Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Bay Minette Middle School rank among public schools in Bay Minette?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Minette Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bay Minette, 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 Bay Minette on the city page.
Is Bay Minette Middle School a good school?
Bay Minette Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of 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 Baldwin County?
Besides Bay Minette Middle School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.
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