- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cuba, AL
Kinterbish Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Kinterbish Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010309001592
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinterbish Junior High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 114
- students enrolled
Kinterbish Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Kinterbish Junior High School shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-43.0%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 010309001592 · Cuba, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 10.4:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter Central High School (526 students)
Kinterbish Junior High School shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-43.0%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Kinterbish Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumter Central
Sumter Central High School
526 students
- Livingston Jun
Livingston Junior High School
216 students
- York West End 159
York West End Junior High School
159 students
- This school 114
Kinterbish Junior High School
114 students
What this shows Kinterbish Junior High School reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kinterbish Junior High School compares
Kinterbish Junior High 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 41% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 1% in Alabama - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$19,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Sumter County reports $19,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kinterbish Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Livingston Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| York West End Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kinterbish Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kinterbish Junior High School
How many students attend Kinterbish Junior High School?
Kinterbish Junior High School has 114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cuba, AL. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinterbish Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinterbish Junior High School is 10.4:1, which is 41% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 34% 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 Kinterbish Junior High School?
76.3% of students at Kinterbish Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinterbish Junior High School?
Kinterbish Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
What other schools are in Sumter County?
Besides Kinterbish Junior High School, Sumter County also operates Sumter Central High School (526 students), Livingston Junior High School (216 students), and York West End Junior High School (159 students). See the Sumter County district page for the complete list.