- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntsville, AL
Huntsville Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Huntsville Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010180000632
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntsville Junior High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #11 of 11
- middle schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntsville Junior High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntsville Junior High School ranks #11 of 11 middle schools in Huntsville, AL.
School address
District: Huntsville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010180000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Huntsville Junior High School grew from 418 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 010180000632 · Huntsville, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 24.1:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students)
Huntsville Junior High School grew from 418 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Huntsville Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil Grissom
Virgil Grissom High School
1,847 students
- Huntsville Hig
Huntsville High School
1,807 students
- Providence Ele
Providence Elementary
1,152 students
- Goldsmithschif
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
935 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
916 students
- This school 530
Huntsville Junior High School
530 students
What this shows Huntsville Junior High School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntsville Junior High School compares
Huntsville Junior High School is a growing 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 36% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 97% in Alabama - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$13,146
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 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
African American 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Huntsville Junior High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville City reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huntsville Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntsville Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Huntsville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Monrovia Middle School
Standard public school
988 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Williams Middle School
Standard public school
659 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Whitesburg Middle School
Standard public school
535 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Challenger Middle School
Standard public school
425 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Morris Middle School
Standard public school
397 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Ronald Mcnair 78
Standard public school
390 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huntsville Junior High School
How many students attend Huntsville Junior High School?
Huntsville Junior High School has 530 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntsville Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntsville Junior High School is 24.1:1, which is 36% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huntsville Junior High School?
37.8% of students at Huntsville Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntsville Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Huntsville Junior High School is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntsville Junior High School?
Huntsville Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Huntsville Junior High School rank among middle schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntsville Junior High School ranks #11 of 11 middle schools in Huntsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Huntsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntsville City?
Besides Huntsville Junior High School, Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students), Huntsville High School (1,807 students), and Providence Elementary (1,152 students). See the Huntsville City district page for the complete list.