- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bel Air, MD
Southampton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southampton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240039000682
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southampton Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Bel Air · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Southampton Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southampton Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bel Air, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Southampton Middle held near 1,194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.3 → 78.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 240039000682 · Bel Air, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,192 enr · 15.7:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Southampton Middle held near 1,194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.3 → 78.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Southampton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school
Southampton Middle
1,192 students
What this shows Southampton Middle reports 1,192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southampton Middle compares
Southampton Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 62% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,192 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,192
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Maryland - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Southampton Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southampton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southampton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Bel Air
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,192 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southampton Middle
How many students attend Southampton Middle?
Southampton Middle has 1,192 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bel Air, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,175 (2022-23) → 1,194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southampton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southampton Middle is 15.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southampton Middle?
18.7% of students at Southampton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southampton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southampton Middle is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Bel Air, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southampton Middle?
Southampton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Southampton Middle rank among middle schools in Bel Air?
By Resource Investment Index, Southampton Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bel Air, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bel Air on the city page.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Southampton Middle, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.