- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sylacauga, AL
Nicholslawson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nicholslawson 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 010312002100
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicholslawson Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Sylacauga · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicholslawson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholslawson Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Sylacauga, AL.
School address
District: Sylacauga City · Alabama
NCES ID 010312002100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Nicholslawson Middle School shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 010312002100 · Sylacauga, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 14.4:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylacauga High School (627 students)
Nicholslawson Middle School shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Nicholslawson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylacauga High
Sylacauga High School
627 students
- Indian Valley
Indian Valley Elementary School
477 students
- This school
Nicholslawson Middle School
446 students
- Pinecrest Elem
Pinecrest Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Nicholslawson Middle School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicholslawson Middle School compares
Nicholslawson Middle 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 12% in Alabama - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$12,512
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
African American 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Nicholslawson Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Sylacauga City reports $12,512 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nicholslawson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylacauga High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicholslawson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nicholslawson Middle School
How many students attend Nicholslawson Middle School?
Nicholslawson Middle School has 446 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sylacauga, AL. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholslawson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholslawson Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Nicholslawson Middle School?
63.2% of students at Nicholslawson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicholslawson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nicholslawson Middle School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Sylacauga, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicholslawson Middle School?
Nicholslawson 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 Nicholslawson Middle School rank among public schools in Sylacauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholslawson Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Sylacauga, 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 Sylacauga on the city page.
What other schools are in Sylacauga City?
Besides Nicholslawson Middle School, Sylacauga City also operates Sylacauga High School (627 students), Indian Valley Elementary School (477 students), and Pinecrest Elementary School (426 students). See the Sylacauga City district page for the complete list.