Enrollment
282
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lineville, AL
Central Jr High School of Clay County
Federal NCES profile for Central Jr High School of Clay County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010075002205
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Jr High School of Clay County earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lineville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Jr High School of Clay County has class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Jr High School of Clay County ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lineville, AL.
School address
District: Clay County · Alabama
NCES ID 010075002205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Jr High School of Clay County compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Jr High School of Clay County
Central Jr High School of Clay County is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lineville, Alabama, enrolling 282 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 282 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.
Among 240 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #204, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 64 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 282 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clay County also operates Central High School of Clay County (533 students) and Lineville Elementary School (459 students) alongside Central Jr High School of Clay County.
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 Central Jr High School of Clay County compares
Central Jr High School of Clay County on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in Alabama - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$11,232
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 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 65.2%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Central Jr High School of Clay County is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay County, which includes Central Jr High School of Clay County.
$11,232
Per student
-10%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 62.4%
Federal 21.9%
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 Central Jr High School of Clay County Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School of Clay County | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lineville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Jr High School of Clay County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~282 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Jr High School of Clay County
How many students attend Central Jr High School of Clay County?
Central Jr High School of Clay County has 282 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lineville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Jr High School of Clay County?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Jr High School of Clay County is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Jr High School of Clay County?
70.3% of students at Central Jr High School of Clay County are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Jr High School of Clay County?
The largest demographic group at Central Jr High School of Clay County is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Lineville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Jr High School of Clay County?
Central Jr High School of Clay County 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 Central Jr High School of Clay County rank among public schools in Lineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Jr High School of Clay County ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lineville, 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 Lineville on the city page.
Is Central Jr High School of Clay County a good school?
Central Jr High School of Clay County earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Clay County?
Besides Central Jr High School of Clay County, Clay County also operates Central High School of Clay County (533 students), Lineville Elementary School (459 students), and Ashland Elementary School (455 students). See the Clay County district page for the complete list.
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