- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hayneville, AL
Hayneville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hayneville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010216001636
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayneville Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hayneville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 96.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayneville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayneville Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hayneville, AL.
School address
District: Lowndes County · Alabama
NCES ID 010216001636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hayneville Middle School shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 010216001636 · Hayneville, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 14.4:1 · 96.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary School (200 students)
Hayneville Middle School shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hayneville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
200 students
- Calhoun High S
Calhoun High School
186 students
- Fort Deposit E
Fort Deposit Elementary School
186 students
- Central High S
Central High School
175 students
- This school
Hayneville Middle School
144 students
- Jacksonsteele
Jacksonsteele Elementary School
114 students
What this shows Hayneville Middle School reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayneville Middle School compares
Hayneville Middle 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.0% | ▲ 63% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 12% in Alabama - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$23,179
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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 96.5%
White 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Hayneville Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lowndes County reports $23,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayneville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calhoun High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Deposit Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacksonsteele Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayneville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayneville Middle School
How many students attend Hayneville Middle School?
Hayneville Middle School has 144 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hayneville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayneville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayneville Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Hayneville Middle School?
96.0% of students at Hayneville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayneville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hayneville Middle School is African American at 96.5% of enrollment, in Hayneville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayneville Middle School?
Hayneville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hayneville Middle School rank among public schools in Hayneville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayneville Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hayneville, 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 Lowndes County?
Besides Hayneville Middle School, Lowndes County also operates Central Elementary School (200 students), Calhoun High School (186 students), and Fort Deposit Elementary School (186 students). See the Lowndes County district page for the complete list.