- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Midfield, AL
Midfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Midfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010235000891
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midfield High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Midfield · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Midfield High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midfield High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Midfield, AL.
School address
District: Midfield City · Alabama
NCES ID 010235000891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Midfield High School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 010235000891 · Midfield, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 16.4:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Midfield Elementary School (377 students)
Midfield High School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Midfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midfield Eleme
Midfield Elementary School
377 students
- This school
Midfield High School
327 students
- Rutledge Schoo
Rutledge School
288 students
What this shows Midfield High School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midfield High School compares
Midfield High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 36% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 33% in Alabama - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$13,341
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 1.2%
White 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Midfield High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Midfield City reports $13,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutledge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high 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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midfield High School
How many students attend Midfield High School?
Midfield High School has 327 students enrolled. It is a high school in Midfield, AL. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midfield High School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% higher 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 Midfield High School?
80.0% of students at Midfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Midfield High School is African American at 92.0% of enrollment, in Midfield, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midfield High School?
Midfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Midfield High School rank among public schools in Midfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Midfield High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Midfield, 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 Midfield City?
Besides Midfield High School, Midfield City also operates Midfield Elementary School (377 students) and Rutledge School (288 students). See the Midfield City district page for the complete list.