Best High Schools in Andalusia, AL

Summary:

The city of Andalusia, Alabama is home to two high schools: Andalusia High School and Straughn High School. Both schools serve grades 9-12 and are located within the Andalusia City and Covington County school districts.

Based on the available data, Straughn High School appears to be the standout school in the Andalusia area. Straughn High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Alabama, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2024-2025 school year. The school's test scores, particularly in Mathematics, Science, and English, are significantly higher than the state and district averages. Straughn High School also boasts a 90% four-year graduation rate, matching the rate of Andalusia High School.

While Andalusia High School has a strong graduation rate, its test scores are lower than Straughn High School and the state averages. This suggests potential areas for improvement in the school's curriculum, teaching methods, or student support programs. Additionally, both schools have a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the need to consider the impact of socioeconomic factors on student performance and the resources required to support these students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)	Summative Assessment Science (2025)	Summative Assessment English (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Andalusia High School	Public	9-12	701 Third St	Andalusia	36420	Covington County	Andalusia City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 222-7569	471	34	13.9	58.2%	263 (55.8%)	160 (34.0%)	11 (2.3%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.2%)	61.8	125^th of 374 public high schools	66.6%		49.8	172^nd of 378 public high schools	54.5%	47	32.2	26.1	29.7	$11,290	$1,988	$9,285
Straughn High School	Public	9-12	29448 Straughn School Road	Andalusia	36421	Covington County	Covington County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 222-2511	433	26	16.6	43.6%	397 (91.7%)	8 (1.8%)	6 (1.4%)	12 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	89.5	32^nd of 374 public high schools	91.4%		77.6	63^rd of 378 public high schools	83.3%	31	37.0	43.5	54.4	$9,506	$1,010	$8,490

Cities Near Andalusia

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Red Level	11.67 mi	1
Opp	19.46 mi	4	130^th
Lockhart	20.08 mi	1	205^th
Florala	21.52 mi	1	193^rd
McKenzie	22.86 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.