- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Munford, AL
Munford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Munford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010318002086
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Munford Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Munford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Munford Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Munford Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Munford, AL.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318002086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Munford Middle School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 010318002086 · Munford, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 23.7:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (902 students)
Munford Middle School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Munford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
902 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary School
770 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
607 students
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School
580 students
- Bb Comer Memor
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
521 students
- This school 308
Munford Middle School
308 students
What this shows Munford Middle School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Munford Middle School compares
Munford Middle 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 96% in Alabama - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,145
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
African American 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Munford Middle School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Talladega County reports $12,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Munford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Munford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Munford Middle School
How many students attend Munford Middle School?
Munford Middle School has 308 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Munford, AL. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Munford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Munford Middle School is 23.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Munford Middle School?
68.2% of students at Munford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Munford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Munford Middle School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Munford, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Munford Middle School?
Munford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Munford Middle School rank among public schools in Munford?
By Resource Investment Index, Munford Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Munford, 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 Talladega County?
Besides Munford Middle School, Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students), Munford Elementary School (770 students), and Lincoln High School (607 students). See the Talladega County district page for the complete list.