Enrollment
447
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vincent, AL
Vincent Middle High School
Federal NCES profile for Vincent Middle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010303001187
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vincent Middle High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 447
- students enrolled
Vincent Middle High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Shelby County · Alabama
NCES ID 010303001187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vincent Middle High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vincent Middle High School
Vincent Middle High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Vincent, Alabama, enrolling 447 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, Vincent Middle High School is leaner than roughly 97% of Alabama schools and 32% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 448 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #166.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Vincent's public schools, it stands alongside Vincent Elementary School (397 students): Vincent Middle High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 16.5:1).
Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students) and Helena High School (1,383 students) alongside Vincent Middle High 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 Vincent Middle High School compares
Vincent Middle High 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 3% in Alabama - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$11,253
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 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 66.2%
African American 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Vincent Middle High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelby County, which includes Vincent Middle High School.
$11,253
Per student
-10%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 51.9%
Federal 9.2%
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 Vincent Middle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vincent Middle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Vincent
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vincent Middle High School
How many students attend Vincent Middle High School?
Vincent Middle High School has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vincent, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vincent Middle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vincent Middle High School is 12.1:1, which is 32% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 23% lower 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 Vincent Middle High School?
64.5% of students at Vincent Middle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vincent Middle High School?
The largest demographic group at Vincent Middle High School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Vincent, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vincent Middle High School?
Vincent Middle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Vincent Middle High School a good school?
Vincent Middle High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of 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 Shelby County?
Besides Vincent Middle High School, Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students), Helena High School (1,383 students), and Chelsea High School (1,235 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.
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