Enrollment
823
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Foley Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Foley Middle School
Foley Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Foley, Alabama, enrolling 823 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 823 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #154, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 447 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 823 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students) and Fairhope High School (1,536 students) alongside Foley 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 Foley Middle School compares
Foley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,999
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin County, which includes Foley Middle School.
$11,999
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 37.3%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~823 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Foley Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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