Enrollment
178
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Geneva County Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Geneva County Middle School
Geneva County Middle School is a higher-need, small middle school in Hartford, Alabama, enrolling 178 students.
At 17.8:1, 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 65.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Alabama schools, with 178 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #61, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 25.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 46 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 178 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Geneva County also operates Slocomb Elementary School (609 students) and Geneva County Elementary School (474 students) alongside Geneva County 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 Geneva County Middle School compares
Geneva County 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,714
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva County, which includes Geneva County Middle School.
$11,714
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 58.6%
Federal 25.0%
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 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
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~178 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hartford on the city page.
Is Geneva County Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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