- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wedowee, AL
Wedowee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wedowee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010282001124
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wedowee Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wedowee · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wedowee Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wedowee Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wedowee, AL.
School address
District: Randolph County · Alabama
NCES ID 010282001124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Wedowee Middle School grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 010282001124 · Wedowee, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 18.1:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Randolph County High School (441 students)
Wedowee Middle School grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wedowee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randolph Count
Randolph County High School
441 students
- Wadley High Sc
Wadley High School
372 students
- Woodland Eleme
Woodland Elementary School
338 students
- Wedowee Elemen
Wedowee Elementary School
284 students
- Woodland High
Woodland High School
278 students
- This school
Wedowee Middle School
199 students
What this shows Wedowee Middle School reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wedowee Middle School compares
Wedowee Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alabama - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,353
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Wedowee Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph County reports $12,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wedowee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wadley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wedowee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wedowee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wedowee Middle School
How many students attend Wedowee Middle School?
Wedowee Middle School has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wedowee, AL. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wedowee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wedowee Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wedowee Middle School?
70.1% of students at Wedowee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wedowee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wedowee Middle School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Wedowee, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wedowee Middle School?
Wedowee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wedowee Middle School rank among public schools in Wedowee?
By Resource Investment Index, Wedowee Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wedowee, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Randolph County?
Besides Wedowee Middle School, Randolph County also operates Randolph County High School (441 students), Wadley High School (372 students), and Woodland Elementary School (338 students). See the Randolph County district page for the complete list.