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Andalusia Junior High

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Andalusia Junior High ranks 106 th of 449 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

106^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 449 Alabama Middle Schools

Better than 76% of Alabama middle schools

Summary

Andalusia Junior High serves 270 students in grades 7-8 in Andalusia, AL, and is part of the Andalusia City district, which ranks in the top quarter of districts statewide.

This school has a strong track record, earning 4-star ratings in 9 of the last 10 years. Its biggest strength is math: 7th graders posted a 53.72% proficiency rate in 2025-2026—more than double the state average and nearly triple Opp Middle School's rate. The school also excels at supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ranking in the 91st percentile statewide for that group in 2024-2025. Attendance has improved dramatically, with chronic absenteeism falling from 18.1% to 9.0% over three years—now below the state average. The school also made big strides with special education students, jumping from the 50th to 73rd percentile in one year.

The most recent year (2025-2026) showed a dip in 8th grade scores across math, English, and science, while 7th grade scores actually improved. This pattern suggests a challenging cohort rather than a systemic problem. It's worth noting that nearby Straughn Middle School outperforms Andalusia in most subjects, but Straughn also spends 27% more per student ($10,337 vs. $8,120). Given its lower funding and higher poverty rate, Andalusia Junior High is operating efficiently and delivering solid results. The school's 15:1 student-teacher ratio is better than Straughn's 17.9:1, and its performance for low-income students remains a standout. While the 8th grade dip warrants monitoring, the school's history of rapid rebounds—like jumping from 221st to 103rd in rankings after a tough year—suggests strong leadership and adaptability.

270

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,120

Per pupil spending ?

56.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

408 4th Avenue
Andalusia, AL 36420

(334) 222-7569

District: Andalusia City

Students who attend Andalusia Junior High usually attend:

High:

Andalusia High School

Feeder schools for Andalusia Junior High:

Elementary:

Andalusia Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.0%

African American:

25.2%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 73rd percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (52% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Alabama middle schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Alabama avg44%

106^th of 449

Alabama public middle schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

26^th of 140Andalusia City among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	70.1	106 of 449	76.4%	★★★★☆
2025	82.3	53 of 439	87.9%	★★★★☆
2024	83.4	57 of 442	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	71.1	98 of 437	77.6%	★★★★☆
2022	63.4	126 of 432	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	76.0	68 of 440	84.5%	★★★★☆
2019	74.2	80 of 437	81.7%	★★★★☆
2018	48.9	221 of 423	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	68.5	103 of 432	76.2%	★★★★☆
2016	65.7	118 of 432	72.7%	★★★★☆
2015	73.6	73 of 430	83.0%	★★★★☆
2014	71.1	89 of 438	79.7%	★★★★☆
2013	70.9	99 of 436	77.3%	★★★★☆
2012	65.9	134 of 436	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.9	125 of 435	71.3%	★★★★☆
2010	75.2	85 of 435	80.5%	★★★★☆
2009	83.5	42 of 425	90.1%	★★★★★
2008	76.4	63 of 417	84.9%	★★★★☆
2007	69.2	105 of 412	74.5%	★★★★☆
2006	57.5	160 of 409	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	70.2	81 of 415	80.5%	★★★★☆
2004	74.0	80 of 407	80.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	55.1	84 of 269	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.5	46 of 259	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	65.2	60 of 269	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	50.2	97 of 263	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.3	90 of 271	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.8	65 of 266	75.6%	★★★★☆
2019	54.4	89 of 252	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	27.5	184 of 247	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	35.8	134 of 205	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	64.9	121 of 427	71.7%	★★★★☆
2025	81.1	56 of 415	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	86.5	37 of 426	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	82.0	50 of 417	88.0%	★★★★☆
2022	67.2	109 of 423	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	75.2	63 of 415	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	71.6	81 of 399	79.7%	★★★★☆
2018	42.9	234 of 392	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	65.2	105 of 380	72.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	64.5	117 of 438	73.3%	★★★★☆
2025	83.2	40 of 428	90.7%	★★★★★
2024	80.8	57 of 437	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	61.6	121 of 410	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	58.5	141 of 421	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.4	94 of 415	77.3%	★★★★☆
2019	68.5	96 of 396	75.8%	★★★★☆
2018	34.3	278 of 396	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	31.9	253 of 349	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	72.9	84 of 426	80.3%	★★★★☆
2025	79.6	63 of 422	85.1%	★★★★☆
2024	76.1	70 of 428	83.6%	★★★★☆
2023	56.2	157 of 419	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.6	143 of 427	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.7	72 of 418	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	73.1	75 of 399	81.2%	★★★★☆
2018	54.0	181 of 397	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.4	96 of 380	74.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2024	61.7	22 of 78	71.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	59.0	71 of 269	73.6%	★★★★☆
2025	42.6	136 of 271	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.2	127 of 281	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	21.9	258 of 281	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	19.7	244 of 256	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	39.1	167 of 274	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.5	70 of 254	72.4%	★★★★☆
2018	54.9	77 of 223	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	90.1	6 of 195	96.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	67.5	88 of 359	75.5%	★★★★☆
2025	83.6	48 of 377	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	85.4	44 of 373	88.2%	★★★★☆
2023	76.7	61 of 370	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	64.8	98 of 376	73.9%	★★★★☆
2021	77.1	54 of 369	85.4%	★★★★☆
2019	76.3	56 of 343	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	46.7	167 of 331	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	65.2	65 of 247	73.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)80th percentile+4 vs school

White (2026)75th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)74th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)73rd percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)72nd percentile-15 vs school

Female (2026)72nd percentile-5 vs school

African American (2026)69th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

English61%+4 vs state

Science54%~ state avg

Mathematics42%+17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)				Summative Assessment Science (2026)	Summative Assessment English (2026)				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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Andalusia Junior High	Public	7-8	408 4th Avenue	Andalusia	36420	Covington County	Andalusia City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 222-7569	270	18	15.0	56.3%	170 (63.0%)	68 (25.2%)	13 (4.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)	70.1	106^th of 449 public middle schools	76.4%		82.3	53^rd of 439 public middle schools	87.9%	53			53.7	30.5	54.2			68.0	54.2	$8,120	$895	$7,207
Straughn Middle School	Public	6-8	29324 Straughn School Road	Andalusia	36421	Covington County	Covington County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 222-4090	287	16	17.9	51.2%	262 (91.3%)	10 (3.5%)	6 (2.1%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	94.8	18^th of 449 public middle schools	96.0%		95.8	13^th of 439 public middle schools	97.0%	5		70.2	61.1	64.0	80.0		81.0	80.0	77.6	$10,337	$2,497	$7,834
Opp Middle School	Public	5-8	303 E Stewart Ave	Opp	36467	Covington County	Opp City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 208-7584	379	25	15.1	63.3%	264 (69.7%)	75 (19.8%)	13 (3.4%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	63.2	140^th of 449 public middle schools	68.8%		52.2	190^th of 439 public middle schools	56.7%	50	27.3	48.7	18.7	43.0	59.0	68.7	60.8	42.9	66.0	$9,246	$2,275	$6,919

Frequently Asked Questions about Andalusia Junior High

What is the racial makeup of Andalusia Junior High?

Students at Andalusia Junior High are 63% White, 25% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Andalusia Junior High attend?

Students who attend Andalusia Junior High usually go on to attend Andalusia High School

Is Andalusia Junior High a good school?

Andalusia Junior High ranks 106^th of 449 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Andalusia Junior High in?

Andalusia City

How many students attend Andalusia Junior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 270 students attended Andalusia Junior High.

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