Enrollment
144
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayneville Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayneville Middle School
Hayneville Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Hayneville, Alabama, enrolling 144 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.4:1, Hayneville Middle School is leaner than roughly 88% of Alabama schools and 19% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 96.0% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Alabama schools, with 144 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is predominantly African American (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lowndes County spends $20,753 per pupil, 66% above the Alabama average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 31.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lowndes County also operates Central Elementary School (200 students) and Calhoun High School (186 students) alongside Hayneville 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 Hayneville Middle School compares
Hayneville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,753
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowndes County, which includes Hayneville Middle School.
$20,753
Per student
+66%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 50.3%
Federal 31.0%
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 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
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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 (~144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hayneville on the city page.
Is Hayneville Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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