- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scottsboro, AL
Scottsboro Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Scottsboro Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010294001148
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scottsboro Junior High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Scottsboro · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Scottsboro Junior High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scottsboro Junior High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Scottsboro, AL.
School address
District: Scottsboro City · Alabama
NCES ID 010294001148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Scottsboro Junior High School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 010294001148 · Scottsboro, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 17:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Scottsboro High School (727 students)
Scottsboro Junior High School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Scottsboro Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scottsboro Hig
Scottsboro High School
727 students
- Caldwell Eleme
Caldwell Elementary School
579 students
- Collins Interm
Collins Intermediate School
538 students
- This school
Scottsboro Junior High School
356 students
- Thurston T Nel 257
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Scottsboro Junior High School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scottsboro Junior High School compares
Scottsboro Junior High 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$12,975
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Scottsboro Junior High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scottsboro City reports $12,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scottsboro Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caldwell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collins Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurston T Nelson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scottsboro Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scottsboro Junior High School
How many students attend Scottsboro Junior High School?
Scottsboro Junior High School has 356 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scottsboro, AL. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scottsboro Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scottsboro Junior High School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% higher 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 Scottsboro Junior High School?
49.6% of students at Scottsboro Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scottsboro Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Scottsboro Junior High School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Scottsboro, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scottsboro Junior High School?
Scottsboro Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Scottsboro Junior High School rank among public schools in Scottsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Scottsboro Junior High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Scottsboro, 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 Scottsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Scottsboro City?
Besides Scottsboro Junior High School, Scottsboro City also operates Scottsboro High School (727 students), Caldwell Elementary School (579 students), and Collins Intermediate School (538 students). See the Scottsboro City district page for the complete list.