Enrollment
156
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Samson Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Samson Middle School
Samson Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Samson, Alabama, enrolling 156 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Alabama schools and 26% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Alabama schools, with 156 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 57 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #55, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 25.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 47 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 156 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Geneva County also operates Slocomb Elementary School (609 students) and Geneva County Elementary School (474 students) alongside Samson Middle 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 Samson Middle School compares
Samson Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,714
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva County, which includes Samson Middle School.
$11,714
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 58.6%
Federal 25.0%
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 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
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~156 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Samson on the city page.
Is Samson Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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