Enrollment
394
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Demopolis Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Demopolis Middle School
Demopolis Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Demopolis, Alabama, enrolling 394 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.7:1, Demopolis Middle School is leaner than roughly 96% of Alabama schools and 28% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 395 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and White (43%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Demopolis City also operates Demopolis High School (594 students) and Westside Elementary School (499 students) alongside Demopolis 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 Demopolis Middle School compares
Demopolis 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,673
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Demopolis City, which includes Demopolis Middle School.
$11,673
Per student
-7%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 56.8%
Federal 21.2%
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 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
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- 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 (~394 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Demopolis on the city page.
Is Demopolis Middle School a good school?
Demopolis Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 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.
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