Enrollment
287
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Straughn Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Straughn Middle School
Straughn Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Andalusia, Alabama, enrolling 287 students.
At 17.9:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.3% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 287 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.
Against 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Andalusia's middle schools, it stands alongside Andalusia Junior High (270 students): Straughn Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 15.9:1).
Covington County also operates Straughn Elementary School (569 students) and Red Level School (535 students) alongside Straughn Middle 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 Straughn Middle School compares
Straughn Middle 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,843
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Covington County, which includes Straughn Middle School.
$11,843
Per student
-5%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 55.8%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~287 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Straughn Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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