Enrollment
512
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Douglas, AL
Douglas Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010000601812
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Douglas, AL.
School address
District: Marshall County · Alabama
NCES ID 010000601812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglas Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douglas Middle School
Douglas Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Douglas, Alabama, enrolling 512 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 439 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #288.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 27.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 120 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 512 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students) and Douglas High School (727 students) alongside Douglas 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 Douglas Middle School compares
Douglas 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Alabama - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,202
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 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 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Douglas 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 Marshall County, which includes Douglas Middle School.
$12,202
Per student
-2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 51.2%
Federal 27.6%
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 Douglas Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asbury High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert D Sloman Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Douglas Middle School
How many students attend Douglas Middle School?
Douglas Middle School has 512 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Douglas, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Middle School is 19.7:1, 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 Douglas Middle School?
51.8% of students at Douglas Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Middle School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Douglas, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Middle School?
Douglas Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Douglas Middle School rank among public schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Douglas, 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 Douglas on the city page.
Is Douglas Middle School a good school?
Douglas Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Marshall County?
Besides Douglas Middle School, Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students), Douglas High School (727 students), and Asbury High School (659 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.
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