Enrollment
327
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010235000891
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 22/100 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
- 22
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midfield High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midfield High School
Midfield High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Midfield, Alabama, enrolling 327 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 327 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 254 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 113 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 327 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Midfield City also operates Midfield Elementary School (377 students) and Rutledge School (288 students) alongside Midfield High 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 Midfield High School compares
Midfield High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,625
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midfield City, which includes Midfield High School.
$14,625
Per student
+17%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 54.4%
Federal 22.6%
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 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
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high 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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Midfield on the city page.
Is Midfield High School a good school?
Midfield High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. 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 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.
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