Enrollment
449
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pike Road, AL
Pike Road Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Pike Road Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010019502498
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pike Road Jr High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pike Road · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pike Road Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pike Road Jr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pike Road, AL.
School address
District: Pike Road City · Alabama
NCES ID 010019502498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pike Road Jr High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pike Road Jr High School
Pike Road Jr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pike Road, Alabama, enrolling 449 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14:1, Pike Road Jr High School is leaner than roughly 90% of Alabama schools and 21% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.0% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Alabama average.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 96 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Pike Road City spends $9,717 per pupil, 22% below the Alabama average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pike Road's public schools, it stands alongside Pike Road Elementary School (888 students): Pike Road Jr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 20.7:1).
Pike Road City also operates Pike Road Elementary School (888 students) and Pike Road High School (833 students) alongside Pike Road Jr 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 Pike Road Jr High School compares
Pike Road Jr 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 59% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 10% in Alabama - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,717
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 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
White 51.4%
African American 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Pike Road Jr High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pike Road City, which includes Pike Road Jr High School.
$9,717
Per student
-22%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 66.0%
Federal 5.6%
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 Pike Road Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pike Road High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pike Road Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pike Road Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Pike Road
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pike Road Jr High School
How many students attend Pike Road Jr High School?
Pike Road Jr High School has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pike Road, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike Road Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike Road Jr High School is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Pike Road Jr High School?
24.0% of students at Pike Road Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pike Road Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Pike Road Jr High School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Pike Road, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pike Road Jr High School?
Pike Road Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Pike Road Jr High School rank among public schools in Pike Road?
By Resource Investment Index, Pike Road Jr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pike Road, 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 Pike Road on the city page.
Is Pike Road Jr High School a good school?
Pike Road Jr High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also more 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 Pike Road City?
Besides Pike Road Jr High School, Pike Road City also operates Pike Road Elementary School (888 students), Pike Road High School (833 students), and Pike Road Intermediate School (652 students). See the Pike Road City district page for the complete list.
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