- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Foley, AL
Foley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Foley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010027000060
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foley Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Foley · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Foley Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foley Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Foley, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Foley Middle School held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 010027000060 · Foley, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
823 enr · 17.5:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Foley Middle School held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Foley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- This school
Foley Middle School
823 students
What this shows Foley Middle School reports 823 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foley Middle School compares
Foley Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 29% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$13,089
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
235
in-school suspensions + 212 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Foley Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~823 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Foley Middle School
How many students attend Foley Middle School?
Foley Middle School has 823 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Foley, AL. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foley Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% higher 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 Foley Middle School?
76.1% of students at Foley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Foley Middle School is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Foley, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foley Middle School?
Foley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Foley Middle School rank among public schools in Foley?
By Resource Investment Index, Foley Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Foley, 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 Foley on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Foley 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.