How do these schools compare?
| Metric | East Samford School | Sanford Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Auburn, AL | Opelika, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 733 | 533 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.8% | 60.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | East Samford School | Sanford Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,136 | $12,566 |
| District | Auburn City Schools | Lee County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | East Samford School | Sanford Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.4% | 59.5% |
| African American | 20.7% | 20.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% | 10.5% |
| Asian | 14.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 9.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | East Samford School | Sanford Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 360:1 | 533:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.2% | 28.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 35 | 137 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.