- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Linden, AL
George P Austin Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for George P Austin Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010213000811
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George P Austin Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
George P Austin Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George P Austin Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Linden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
George P Austin Junior High School shrank from 97 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-19.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 010213000811 · Linden, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 9.6:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden Elementary School (184 students)
George P Austin Junior High School shrank from 97 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-19.6%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
George P Austin Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linden Element
Linden Elementary School
184 students
- Linden High Sc
Linden High School
126 students
- This school
George P Austin Junior High School
77 students
What this shows George P Austin Junior High School reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How George P Austin Junior High School compares
George P Austin Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 46% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 46% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 1% in Alabama - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$16,435
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.1%
White 3.9%
Largest group: African American at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.5, George P Austin Junior High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Linden City reports $16,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George P Austin Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George P Austin Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~77 students)
Frequently asked questions about George P Austin Junior High School
How many students attend George P Austin Junior High School?
George P Austin Junior High School has 77 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Linden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 97 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George P Austin Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at George P Austin Junior High School is 9.6:1, which is 46% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 39% lower 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 George P Austin Junior High School?
85.6% of students at George P Austin Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George P Austin Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at George P Austin Junior High School is African American at 96.1% of enrollment, in Linden, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George P Austin Junior High School?
George P Austin Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George P Austin Junior High School rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, George P Austin Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Linden, 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 Linden City?
Besides George P Austin Junior High School, Linden City also operates Linden Elementary School (184 students) and Linden High School (126 students). See the Linden City district page for the complete list.