Enrollment
910
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Smiths Station, AL
Smiths Station Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Smiths Station Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010207000796
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smiths Station Junior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Smiths Station · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Smiths Station Junior High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smiths Station Junior High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Smiths Station, AL.
School address
District: Lee County · Alabama
NCES ID 010207000796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smiths Station Junior High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smiths Station Junior High School
Smiths Station Junior High School is a higher-need, large middle school in Smiths Station, Alabama, enrolling 910 students.
At 17.8:1, 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 51.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 90% of state schools at 910 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 325 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 910 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lee County also operates Smiths Station High School (1,588 students) and West Smiths Station Elementary School (811 students) alongside Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station Junior High School compares
Smiths Station 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
910
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Alabama - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$11,578
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
210
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 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 65.7%
African American 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Smiths Station Junior 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 Lee County, which includes Smiths Station Junior High School.
$11,578
Per student
-7%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 53.3%
Federal 14.4%
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 Smiths Station Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Smiths Station Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Smiths Station Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beauregard Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beulah Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smiths Station Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~910 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Smiths Station Junior High School
How many students attend Smiths Station Junior High School?
Smiths Station Junior High School has 910 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Smiths Station, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smiths Station Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smiths Station Junior High School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smiths Station Junior High School?
51.2% of students at Smiths Station Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smiths Station Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Smiths Station Junior High School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Smiths Station, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smiths Station Junior High School?
Smiths Station Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Smiths Station Junior High School rank among public schools in Smiths Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Smiths Station Junior High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Smiths Station, 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 Smiths Station on the city page.
Is Smiths Station Junior High School a good school?
Smiths Station Junior High School earns 35/100 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 Lee County?
Besides Smiths Station Junior High School, Lee County also operates Smiths Station High School (1,588 students), West Smiths Station Elementary School (811 students), and East Smiths Station Elementary School (785 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.
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