- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Selma, AL
Tipton Durant Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tipton Durant Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010111000408
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipton Durant Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tipton Durant Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Durant Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Selma, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Tipton Durant Middle School held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 010111000408 · Selma, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 17.6:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students)
Tipton Durant Middle School held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Tipton Durant Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Grande
Valley Grande Elementary School
353 students
- Dallas County
Dallas County High School
334 students
- Southside High
Southside High School
285 students
- Brantley Eleme
Brantley Elementary School
204 students
- Keith Middlehi
Keith Middlehigh School
188 students
- This school
Tipton Durant Middle School
176 students
What this shows Tipton Durant Middle School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tipton Durant Middle School compares
Tipton Durant 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 54% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Alabama - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
White 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Tipton Durant Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas County reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tipton Durant Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Grande Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallas County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brantley Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keith Middlehigh School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton Durant Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Selma
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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tipton Durant Middle School
How many students attend Tipton Durant Middle School?
Tipton Durant Middle School has 176 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Selma, AL. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Durant Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton Durant Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tipton Durant Middle School?
90.3% of students at Tipton Durant Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipton Durant Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tipton Durant Middle School is African American at 92.6% of enrollment, in Selma, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton Durant Middle School?
Tipton Durant Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Tipton Durant Middle School rank among middle schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Durant Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Selma, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas County?
Besides Tipton Durant Middle School, Dallas County also operates Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students), Dallas County High School (334 students), and Southside High School (285 students). See the Dallas County district page for the complete list.