Enrollment
281
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomasville Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomasville Middle School
Thomasville Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Thomasville, Alabama, enrolling 281 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.0% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 281 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 #48.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (43%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Thomasville City also operates Thomasville Elementary School (427 students) and Thomasville High School (305 students) alongside Thomasville 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 Thomasville Middle School compares
Thomasville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomasville City, which includes Thomasville Middle School.
$13,226
Per student
+6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 58.0%
Federal 18.4%
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 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
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Thomasville on the city page.
Is Thomasville Middle School a good school?
Thomasville Middle School earns 50/100 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 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.
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