- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pell City, AL
Duran South
Federal NCES profile for Duran South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010265001541
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duran South earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Pell City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Duran South has class sizes larger than 86% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duran South ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Pell City, AL.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
307 on latest CCD 010265001541 · Pell City, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 20.5:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pell City High School (1,193 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 7 public schools in Pell City. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Duran South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pell City High
Pell City High School
1,193 students
- Duran Junior H
Duran Junior High School
601 students
- Williams Inter
Williams Intermediate School
598 students
- Walter M Kenne 437
Walter M Kennedy School
437 students
- Coosa Valley E 404
Coosa Valley Elementary School
404 students
- This school 307
Duran South
307 students
What this shows Duran South reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duran South compares
Duran South vs Alabama and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 86% in Alabama - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$11,931
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 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pell City reports $11,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duran South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pell City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duran Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williams Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter M Kennedy School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coosa Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duran South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 40.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Pell City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duran South
How many students attend Duran South?
Duran South has 307 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pell City, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duran South?
The student-teacher ratio at Duran South is 20.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duran South?
49.8% of students at Duran South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duran South?
Duran South has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Duran South rank among public schools in Pell City?
By Resource Investment Index, Duran South ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Pell City, 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 Pell City on the city page.
What other schools are in Pell City?
Besides Duran South, Pell City also operates Pell City High School (1,193 students), Duran Junior High School (601 students), and Williams Intermediate School (598 students). See the Pell City district page for the complete list.