- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntsville, AL
Whitesburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Whitesburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010180001531
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitesburg Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #5 of 11
- middle schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitesburg Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitesburg Middle School ranks #5 of 11 middle schools in Huntsville, AL.
School address
District: Huntsville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010180001531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Whitesburg Middle School grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 010180001531 · Huntsville, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 19.1:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students)
Whitesburg Middle School grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Whitesburg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil Grissom
Virgil Grissom High School
1,847 students
- Huntsville Hig
Huntsville High School
1,807 students
- Providence Ele
Providence Elementary
1,152 students
- Goldsmithschif
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
935 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
916 students
- This school 535
Whitesburg Middle School
535 students
What this shows Whitesburg Middle School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitesburg Middle School compares
Whitesburg 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,146
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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 31.8%
White 24.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Whitesburg Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville City reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitesburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitesburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Huntsville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Monrovia Middle School
Standard public school
988 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Williams Middle School
Standard public school
659 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Huntsville Junior High School
Standard public school
530 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Challenger Middle School
Standard public school
425 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Morris Middle School
Standard public school
397 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Ronald Mcnair 78
Standard public school
390 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitesburg Middle School
How many students attend Whitesburg Middle School?
Whitesburg Middle School has 535 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitesburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitesburg Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitesburg Middle School?
43.2% of students at Whitesburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitesburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Whitesburg Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.9% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitesburg Middle School?
Whitesburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Whitesburg Middle School rank among middle schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitesburg Middle School ranks #5 of 11 middle schools in Huntsville, 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 Huntsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntsville City?
Besides Whitesburg Middle School, Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students), Huntsville High School (1,807 students), and Providence Elementary (1,152 students). See the Huntsville City district page for the complete list.