Enrollment
356
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scottsboro Junior High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scottsboro Junior High School
Scottsboro Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Scottsboro, Alabama, enrolling 356 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 356 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 298 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Scottsboro City also operates Scottsboro High School (727 students) and Caldwell Elementary School (579 students) alongside Scottsboro Junior 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 Scottsboro Junior High School compares
Scottsboro Junior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,267
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scottsboro City, which includes Scottsboro Junior High School.
$12,267
Per student
-2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 48.8%
Federal 16.5%
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 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
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~356 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Scottsboro Junior High School a good school?
Scottsboro Junior High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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