At a glance
Reported students
741
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama middle enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 262 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
741
Fort Payne Middle School: 741 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 830
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Fort Payne Middle School
Fort Payne Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Fort Payne. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Fort Payne City. NCES reports 741 students for 2024–25.
Among 262 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 449.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, below the Alabama median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%). English learners represent 20.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fort Payne Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.8%
- Hispanic44%
- Black2.4%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fort Payne City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wills Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
738 reported students
Little Ridge Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
792 reported students
Fort Payne High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,106 reported students
Williams Avenue Elementary School
Other · Grades PK–PK
131 reported students
Fort Payne Career Academy
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported