Middle Schools in Covington County

There is just one middle school in Covington County: Straughn Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 in Andalusia, AL, with a total enrollment of 287 students.

Straughn Middle School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 5% of all middle schools in Alabama for three consecutive years and earning a 5-star rating each time. Its state ranking has been remarkably stable, placing 18th (2025-2026), 13th (2024-2025), and 24th (2023-2024) out of roughly 440 middle schools. Academically, the school far exceeds both its district and state averages in every subject and grade level. For example, in 2025-2026, 6th-grade math proficiency was 70.24% compared to the state average of 35.22%, and 8th-grade English proficiency was 77.63% versus the state's 55.25%. The school is particularly strong in 8th-grade science, with proficiency rates of 86.46% (2024-2025) and 80% (2025-2026), dwarfing the state averages of 41.51% and 54.12%, respectively.

While the school's overall performance is excellent, there are a few notable trends. Mathematics scores improved significantly from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026 across all grades, with 7th-grade math jumping from 43.9% to 61.05% proficiency—a remarkable 17-point increase. However, 7th-grade math remains the school's relative weak point, still the lowest proficiency rate among all subjects and grades. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.9%, well below the state average of 12.0%, and has a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1. With over half of its students (51.22%) eligible for free or reduced lunch, Straughn Middle School demonstrates that high academic achievement is attainable regardless of economic background, making it a consistently high-performing and reliable choice for families in the area.