- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Central Jr High School of Clay County held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 010075002205 · Lineville, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 18.8:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School of Clay County (533 students)
Central Jr High School of Clay County held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Central Jr High School of Clay County in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School of Clay County
533 students
- Lineville Elem
Lineville Elementary School
459 students
- Ashland Elemen
Ashland Elementary School
455 students
- This school
Central Jr High School of Clay County
282 students
What this shows Central Jr High School of Clay County reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Jr High School of Clay County compares
Central Jr High School of Clay County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,790
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
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.
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
District finance for Clay County reports $11,790 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~282 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.