- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moundville, AL
Hale County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hale County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010171002411
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hale County Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Moundville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hale County Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hale County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Moundville, AL.
School address
District: Hale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010171002411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Hale County Middle School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 010171002411 · Moundville, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 17.4:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Moundville Elementary School (586 students)
Hale County Middle School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hale County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moundville Ele
Moundville Elementary School
586 students
- Greensboro Ele
Greensboro Elementary School
519 students
- Hale County Hi
Hale County High School
354 students
- Greensboro Hig
Greensboro High School
276 students
- This school
Hale County Middle School
243 students
- Greensboro Mid 215
Greensboro Middle School
215 students
What this shows Hale County Middle School reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hale County Middle School compares
Hale 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Alabama - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,032
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 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.1%
White 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Hale County Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hale County reports $13,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hale County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moundville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greensboro Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hale County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greensboro High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greensboro Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hale County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hale County Middle School
How many students attend Hale County Middle School?
Hale County Middle School has 243 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moundville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hale County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hale County Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% higher 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 Hale County Middle School?
50.9% of students at Hale County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hale County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hale County Middle School is African American at 55.1% of enrollment, in Moundville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hale County Middle School?
Hale County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Hale County Middle School rank among public schools in Moundville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hale County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Moundville, 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 Hale County?
Besides Hale County Middle School, Hale County also operates Moundville Elementary School (586 students), Greensboro Elementary School (519 students), and Hale County High School (354 students). See the Hale County district page for the complete list.