- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thomasville, AL
Thomasville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thomasville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010330002499
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomasville Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomasville Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomasville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Thomasville, AL.
School address
District: Thomasville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010330002499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Thomasville Middle School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010330002499 · Thomasville, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 18.7:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomasville Elementary School (427 students)
Thomasville Middle School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Thomasville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomasville El
Thomasville Elementary School
427 students
- Thomasville Hi
Thomasville High School
305 students
- This school
Thomasville Middle School
281 students
What this shows Thomasville Middle School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomasville Middle School compares
Thomasville Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Alabama - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$14,125
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.4%
White 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Thomasville Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thomasville City reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomasville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomasville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomasville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomasville Middle School
How many students attend Thomasville Middle School?
Thomasville Middle School has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thomasville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomasville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomasville Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomasville Middle School?
62.0% of students at Thomasville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomasville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thomasville Middle School is African American at 54.4% of enrollment, in Thomasville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomasville Middle School?
Thomasville 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 Thomasville Middle School rank among public schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomasville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Thomasville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Thomasville City?
Besides Thomasville Middle School, Thomasville City also operates Thomasville Elementary School (427 students) and Thomasville High School (305 students). See the Thomasville City district page for the complete list.