At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 442
161
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
83%+18.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Samson Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Samson, Alabama. The school enrolls 161 students. It is part of the Geneva County district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alabama state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictGeneva County
County1061
CitySamson
ZIP36477
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID010166001772
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment161
White74.0%
Hispanic / Latino14.2%
Black / African American7.7%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races1.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
74.0%
Hispanic
14.2%
Black
7.7%
Asian
1.2%
Two+
1.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.