Enrollment
1,100
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hazel Green, AL
Meridianville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Meridianville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010222001411
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridianville Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hazel Green · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridianville Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridianville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hazel Green, AL.
School address
District: Madison County · Alabama
NCES ID 010222001411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meridianville Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meridianville Middle School
Meridianville Middle School is a large middle school in Hazel Green, Alabama, enrolling 1,100 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Alabama schools and 83% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,100 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 150 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students) and Hazel Green High School (1,454 students) alongside Meridianville 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 Meridianville Middle School compares
Meridianville 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 | 32.4:1 | ▲ 83% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 32% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,100 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,100
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32.4:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 99% in Alabama - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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
White 47.4%
African American 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Meridianville Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Meridianville Middle School.
$10,543
Per student
-16%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 55.4%
Federal 11.5%
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 Meridianville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meridianville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,100 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meridianville Middle School
How many students attend Meridianville Middle School?
Meridianville Middle School has 1,100 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hazel Green, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridianville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridianville Middle School is 32.4:1, which is 83% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meridianville Middle School?
39.8% of students at Meridianville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridianville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Meridianville Middle School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Hazel Green, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridianville Middle School?
Meridianville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Meridianville Middle School rank among public schools in Hazel Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridianville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hazel Green, 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 Hazel Green on the city page.
Is Meridianville Middle School a good school?
Meridianville Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Madison County?
Besides Meridianville Middle School, Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students), Hazel Green High School (1,454 students), and Buckhorn High School (1,320 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.
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