Enrollment
861
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Daphne, AL
Daphne Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Daphne Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010027000013
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daphne Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Alabama schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Daphne · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Daphne Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daphne Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Daphne, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027000013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daphne Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daphne Middle School
Daphne Middle School is a large middle school in Daphne, Alabama, enrolling 861 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 861 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 242 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 861 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students) and Fairhope High School (1,536 students) alongside Daphne 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 Daphne Middle School compares
Daphne 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 32% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
861
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 79% in Alabama - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,999
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 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 65.6%
African American 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Daphne Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin County, which includes Daphne Middle School.
$11,999
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 37.3%
Federal 10.5%
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 Daphne Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daphne Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~861 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Daphne Middle School
How many students attend Daphne Middle School?
Daphne Middle School has 861 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Daphne, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daphne Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daphne Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daphne Middle School?
39.7% of students at Daphne Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daphne Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Daphne Middle School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Daphne, 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 Daphne Middle School?
Daphne Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Daphne Middle School rank among public schools in Daphne?
By Resource Investment Index, Daphne Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Daphne, 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 Daphne on the city page.
Is Daphne Middle School a good school?
Daphne Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Baldwin County?
Besides Daphne Middle School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.
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