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Straughn Middle School vs. Straughn High School

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School Overview

School
Straughn Middle School
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
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10/
10
Top 10%
Straughn High School
29448 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Straughn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Straughn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 295 students in grades 6-8, Straughn Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Straughn High School's overall state rank declined significantly from #332 in 2018 to #762 in 2023, indicating weaker performance over time among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency was 25–29%, lower than the state average of about 30%, while reading proficiency was also 25–29%, substantially lower than the state average near 47%; science proficiency ranged 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average.
Enrollment rose modestly from 373 students in 2022 to 416 in 2024, with minority enrollment stable at approximately 8%; socioeconomic indicators showed 58% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 35% in 2022, indicating increased economic need.
The school served grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 416 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, placing it among Union County NJ high schools with relatively low student–teacher ratios.
Straughn High School had a graduation rate of 95% in 2023, ranking in the top 5% statewide, despite test scores and overall ranking trends showing challenges.
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
295 students
416 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Straughn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Straughn High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Straughn Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Straughn High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Straughn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Straughn High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Straughn Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Covington County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Straughn High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Covington County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#126 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#762 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Straughn Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Straughn High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 20% in AL)
25-29%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Straughn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Covington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Straughn High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Covington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Straughn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Covington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Straughn High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Covington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Straughn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Covington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Straughn High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Covington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Straughn High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Covington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Straughn Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Straughn High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
86
-
Grade 7 Students
102
-
Grade 8 Students
107
-
Grade 9 Students
-
132
Grade 10 Students
-
101
Grade 11 Students
-
90
Grade 12 Students
-
93

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Straughn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Straughn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Straughn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Straughn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Straughn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Straughn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Straughn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Straughn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Straughn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Straughn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Straughn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.14
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Straughn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Covington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Straughn High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Covington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Straughn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Covington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Straughn High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Covington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Straughn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Covington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Straughn High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Covington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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