- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Guntersville Middle School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 010169000579 · Guntersville, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 19.1:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Guntersville High School (556 students)
Guntersville Middle School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Guntersville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guntersville H
Guntersville High School
556 students
- Guntersville E
Guntersville Elementary School
486 students
- Cherokee Eleme
Cherokee Elementary School
387 students
- This school
Guntersville Middle School
381 students
What this shows Guntersville Middle School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guntersville Middle School compares
Guntersville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,313
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
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.
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
District finance for Guntersville City reports $13,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~381 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.