- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hartford, AL
Geneva County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Geneva County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010166001792
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geneva County Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Geneva County Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hartford, AL.
School address
District: Geneva County · Alabama
NCES ID 010166001792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Geneva County Middle School held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 010166001792 · Hartford, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 17.8:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Slocomb Elementary School (609 students)
Geneva County Middle School held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Geneva County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Slocomb Elemen
Slocomb Elementary School
609 students
- Geneva County
Geneva County Elementary School
474 students
- Samson Element
Samson Elementary School
361 students
- Slocomb High S
Slocomb High School
354 students
- Slocomb Middle
Slocomb Middle School
265 students
- This school 178
Geneva County Middle School
178 students
What this shows Geneva County Middle School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Geneva County Middle School compares
Geneva County 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Alabama - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,608
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Geneva County Middle School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Geneva County reports $12,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Geneva County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slocomb Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slocomb High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slocomb Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geneva County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Geneva County Middle School
How many students attend Geneva County Middle School?
Geneva County Middle School has 178 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hartford, AL. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geneva County Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Geneva County Middle School?
65.4% of students at Geneva County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geneva County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Geneva County Middle School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Hartford, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geneva County Middle School?
Geneva County Middle School 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 Geneva County Middle School rank among public schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hartford, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Geneva County?
Besides Geneva County Middle School, Geneva County also operates Slocomb Elementary School (609 students), Geneva County Elementary School (474 students), and Samson Elementary School (361 students). See the Geneva County district page for the complete list.