Enrollment
201
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grove Hill, AL
Wilson Hall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Hall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010072000306
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Hall Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Grove Hill · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Hall Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Hall Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Grove Hill, AL.
School address
District: Clarke County · Alabama
NCES ID 010072000306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Hall Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Hall Middle School
Wilson Hall Middle School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Grove Hill, Alabama, enrolling 201 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.4:1, Wilson Hall Middle School is leaner than roughly 93% of Alabama schools and 24% 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 71.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Alabama schools, with 201 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (34%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 30.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clarke County also operates Joe M Gillmore Elementary School (389 students) and Jackson High School (376 students) alongside Wilson Hall Middle 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 Wilson Hall Middle School compares
Wilson Hall Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 21% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 7% in Alabama - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$13,283
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
African American 62.7%
White 33.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Wilson Hall Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarke County, which includes Wilson Hall Middle School.
$13,283
Per student
+6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 48.3%
Federal 30.4%
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 Wilson Hall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe M Gillmore Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grove Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Hall Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary 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 (~201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson Hall Middle School
How many students attend Wilson Hall Middle School?
Wilson Hall Middle School has 201 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grove Hill, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Hall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Hall Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% 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 Wilson Hall Middle School?
71.4% of students at Wilson Hall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Hall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Hall Middle School is African American at 62.7% of enrollment, in Grove Hill, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Hall Middle School?
Wilson Hall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Hall Middle School rank among public schools in Grove Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Hall Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Grove Hill, 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 Grove Hill on the city page.
Is Wilson Hall Middle School a good school?
Wilson Hall Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Clarke County?
Besides Wilson Hall Middle School, Clarke County also operates Joe M Gillmore Elementary School (389 students), Jackson High School (376 students), and Grove Hill Elementary School (348 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.
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