- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Samson, AL
Samson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Samson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010166001772
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samson Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Samson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Samson Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Samson, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Samson Middle School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 010166001772 · Samson, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 22.3:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Slocomb Elementary School (609 students)
Samson Middle School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Samson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Slocomb Elemen
Slocomb Elementary School
609 students
- Geneva County
Geneva County Elementary School
474 students
- Samson Element
Samson Elementary School
361 students
- Slocomb High S
Slocomb High School
354 students
- Slocomb Middle
Slocomb Middle School
265 students
- This school 156
Samson Middle School
156 students
What this shows Samson Middle School reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samson Middle School compares
Samson 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 34% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 94% in Alabama - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$12,608
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Samson Middle School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Geneva County reports $12,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slocomb Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geneva County Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slocomb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slocomb Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samson Middle School
How many students attend Samson Middle School?
Samson Middle School has 156 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Samson, AL. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samson Middle School is 22.3:1, which is 26% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Samson Middle School?
78.7% of students at Samson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Samson Middle School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Samson, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samson Middle School?
Samson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Samson Middle School rank among public schools in Samson?
By Resource Investment Index, Samson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Samson, 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 Geneva County?
Besides Samson Middle School, Geneva County also operates Slocomb Elementary School (609 students), Geneva County Elementary School (474 students), and Samson Elementary School (361 students). See the Geneva County district page for the complete list.