- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Andalusia, AL
Straughn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Straughn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010093001672
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Straughn Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Andalusia · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Straughn Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Straughn Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Andalusia, AL.
School address
District: Covington County · Alabama
NCES ID 010093001672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Straughn Middle School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 010093001672 · Andalusia, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 17.9:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Straughn Elementary School (569 students)
Straughn Middle School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Straughn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Straughn Eleme
Straughn Elementary School
569 students
- Red Level Scho
Red Level School
535 students
- Pleasant Home
Pleasant Home School
508 students
- Straughn High
Straughn High School
433 students
- Ws Harlan Elem
Ws Harlan Elementary School
293 students
- This school
Straughn Middle School
287 students
What this shows Straughn Middle School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Straughn Middle School compares
Straughn Middle 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Alabama - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,826
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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
African American 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Straughn Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington County reports $11,826 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Straughn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straughn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Level School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Home School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Straughn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ws Harlan Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Straughn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Andalusia
1 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Straughn Middle School
How many students attend Straughn Middle School?
Straughn Middle School has 287 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Andalusia, AL. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Straughn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Straughn Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Straughn Middle School?
56.3% of students at Straughn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Straughn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Straughn Middle School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Andalusia, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Straughn Middle School?
Straughn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Straughn Middle School rank among public schools in Andalusia?
By Resource Investment Index, Straughn Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Andalusia, 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 Andalusia on the city page.
What other schools are in Covington County?
Besides Straughn Middle School, Covington County also operates Straughn Elementary School (569 students), Red Level School (535 students), and Pleasant Home School (508 students). See the Covington County district page for the complete list.