- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Demopolis, AL
Demopolis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Demopolis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010120000439
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Demopolis Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Demopolis · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Demopolis Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Demopolis Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Demopolis, AL.
School address
District: Demopolis City · Alabama
NCES ID 010120000439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Demopolis Middle School shrank from 436 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 010120000439 · Demopolis, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 12.7:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Demopolis High School (594 students)
Demopolis Middle School shrank from 436 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Demopolis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Demopolis High
Demopolis High School
594 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
499 students
- Us Jones Eleme
Us Jones Elementary School
431 students
- This school
Demopolis Middle School
394 students
What this shows Demopolis Middle School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Demopolis Middle School compares
Demopolis Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 4% in Alabama - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$12,758
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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.3%
White 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Demopolis Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Demopolis City reports $12,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Demopolis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demopolis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Us Jones Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Demopolis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Demopolis Middle School
How many students attend Demopolis Middle School?
Demopolis Middle School has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Demopolis, AL. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Demopolis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Demopolis Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% lower 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 Demopolis Middle School?
67.2% of students at Demopolis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Demopolis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Demopolis Middle School is African American at 50.3% of enrollment, in Demopolis, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Demopolis Middle School?
Demopolis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Demopolis Middle School rank among public schools in Demopolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Demopolis Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Demopolis, 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 Demopolis City?
Besides Demopolis Middle School, Demopolis City also operates Demopolis High School (594 students), Westside Elementary School (499 students), and Us Jones Elementary School (431 students). See the Demopolis City district page for the complete list.