How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Virgil Grissom High School | Williams Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Huntsville, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,847 | 659 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.3% | 50.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Virgil Grissom High School | Williams Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| District | Huntsville City | Huntsville City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Virgil Grissom High School | Williams Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.7% | 16.1% |
| African American | 17.4% | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% | 12.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 8.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Virgil Grissom High School | Williams Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 461.8:1 | 659:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.7% | 29.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 68 | 17 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.