Enrollment
381
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Guntersville, AL
Guntersville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Guntersville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010169000579
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guntersville Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Guntersville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Guntersville Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guntersville Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Guntersville, AL.
School address
District: Guntersville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010169000579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Guntersville Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Guntersville Middle School
Guntersville Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Guntersville, Alabama, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 381 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #183.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Guntersville City also operates Guntersville High School (556 students) and Guntersville Elementary School (486 students) alongside Guntersville 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 Guntersville Middle School compares
Guntersville 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$12,616
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 69.3%
African American 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Guntersville Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guntersville City, which includes Guntersville Middle School.
$12,616
Per student
+1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 44.8%
Federal 16.3%
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 Guntersville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guntersville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guntersville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guntersville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~381 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Guntersville Middle School
How many students attend Guntersville Middle School?
Guntersville Middle School has 381 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Guntersville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guntersville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Guntersville Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Guntersville Middle School?
51.0% of students at Guntersville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guntersville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Guntersville Middle School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Guntersville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guntersville Middle School?
Guntersville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Guntersville Middle School rank among public schools in Guntersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Guntersville Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Guntersville, 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 Guntersville on the city page.
Is Guntersville Middle School a good school?
Guntersville Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 Guntersville City?
Besides Guntersville Middle School, Guntersville City also operates Guntersville High School (556 students), Guntersville Elementary School (486 students), and Cherokee Elementary School (387 students). See the Guntersville City district page for the complete list.
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