- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Vincent Middle High School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 010303001187 · Vincent, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 12.1:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students)
Vincent Middle High School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Vincent Middle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Mountain H
Oak Mountain High School
1,648 students
- Helena High Sc
Helena High School
1,383 students
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
1,235 students
- Oak Mountain M
Oak Mountain Middle School
1,168 students
- Calera High
Calera High
1,018 students
- This school 447
Vincent Middle High School
447 students
What this shows Vincent Middle High School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vincent Middle High School compares
Vincent Middle High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Shelby County reports $12,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,383
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~447 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.