Enrollment
401
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clanton, AL
Clanton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clanton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010066000287
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clanton Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Clanton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clanton Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clanton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clanton, AL.
School address
District: Chilton County · Alabama
NCES ID 010066000287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clanton Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clanton Middle School
Clanton Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Clanton, Alabama, enrolling 401 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 399 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #181.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 371 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 401 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Chilton County also operates Clanton Elementary School (942 students) and Thorsby High School (895 students) alongside Clanton 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 Clanton Middle School compares
Clanton 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$10,181
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 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 229 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 92.5 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 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Clanton Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chilton County, which includes Clanton Middle School.
$10,181
Per student
-18%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 62.2%
Federal 20.6%
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 Clanton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thorsby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chilton County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isabella High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jemison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clanton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clanton Middle School
How many students attend Clanton Middle School?
Clanton Middle School has 401 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clanton, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clanton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clanton Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher 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 Clanton Middle School?
66.7% of students at Clanton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clanton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clanton Middle School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Clanton, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clanton Middle School?
Clanton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Clanton Middle School rank among public schools in Clanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clanton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clanton, 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 Clanton on the city page.
Is Clanton Middle School a good school?
Clanton Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Chilton County?
Besides Clanton Middle School, Chilton County also operates Clanton Elementary School (942 students), Thorsby High School (895 students), and Chilton County High School (833 students). See the Chilton County district page for the complete list.
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