- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vinemont, AL
Vinemont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vinemont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010102000453
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vinemont Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Vinemont · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vinemont Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vinemont Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Vinemont, AL.
School address
District: Cullman County · Alabama
NCES ID 010102000453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Vinemont Middle School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 010102000453 · Vinemont, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 15:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanceville Elementary School (648 students)
Vinemont Middle School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Vinemont Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanceville Ele
Hanceville Elementary School
648 students
- Holly Pond Ele
Holly Pond Elementary School
634 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
601 students
- West Point Hig
West Point High School
591 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
512 students
- This school 225
Vinemont Middle School
225 students
What this shows Vinemont Middle School reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vinemont Middle School compares
Vinemont 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 17% in Alabama - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,821
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Vinemont Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cullman County reports $11,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vinemont Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanceville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holly Pond Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vinemont Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Vinemont
1 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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vinemont Middle School
How many students attend Vinemont Middle School?
Vinemont Middle School has 225 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vinemont, AL. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinemont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinemont Middle School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Vinemont Middle School?
54.4% of students at Vinemont Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vinemont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vinemont Middle School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Vinemont, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vinemont Middle School?
Vinemont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Vinemont Middle School rank among public schools in Vinemont?
By Resource Investment Index, Vinemont Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Vinemont, 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 Vinemont on the city page.
What other schools are in Cullman County?
Besides Vinemont Middle School, Cullman County also operates Hanceville Elementary School (648 students), Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students), and Fairview Elementary School (601 students). See the Cullman County district page for the complete list.