Andalusia Junior High School ranked #555 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #398 in 2021 and #365 in 2019, placing it in the top 50% statewide overall.
Math proficiency was 33% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 40%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 45% to 49%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 267 students in 2022 to 250 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 37%, including 60 Black and 11 Hispanic students; free lunch eligibility rose to 70% in 2023 from 42% in 2022.
Serving grades 7–8, Andalusia Junior High School had 250 students and 18 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which is among the lowest in Alabama.
The school consistently exceeded the state graduation rate, which was 88% in 2023, with the school reporting a graduation rate over 90% in recent years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Andalusia area, with most students living within a 5-10 min. drive (avg. 2.9 mi., furthest 4.1 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Andalusia Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Andalusia Junior High School's student population of 270 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Andalusia Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andalusia Junior High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#555 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
25%
31%
White
63%
50%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mighty Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andalusia Junior High School's ranking?
Andalusia Junior High School is ranked #555 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Andalusia Junior High School often compared to?
Andalusia Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Straughn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Andalusia Junior High School?
270 students attend Andalusia Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Andalusia Junior High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Andalusia Junior High School?
Andalusia Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Andalusia Junior High School offer ?
Andalusia Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Andalusia Junior High School part of?
Andalusia Junior High School is part of Andalusia City School District.
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