Thurgood Marshall Middle School

Thurgood Marshall Middle School in Evergreen, AL, is a small school serving 167 students in grades 6-8 within the Conecuh County district, where over 83% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Academically, the school faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom quintile of Alabama middle schools with a 1-star rating. For the 2025-2026 school year, math proficiency is particularly concerning—7th-grade math sits at just 4% and 8th-grade math at 0%. English and science are relative bright spots, with 7th-grade English at 48% and 8th-grade science at 36%. However, these numbers still trail nearby Brewton Middle School in the Brewton City district, which ranks in the 80th percentile and posts math proficiency rates of 27-33% and science proficiency near 68%. Notably, Thurgood Marshall spends more per student ($13,771) than Brewton Middle ($9,743), yet outcomes are dramatically lower, suggesting resources alone aren't driving results.

There are some encouraging signs. The school performs notably better for its African American students, who rank in the 44th percentile statewide (2 stars), a stark contrast to the school's overall 1-star rating. However, chronic absenteeism has risen sharply from 0% in 2021-2022 to nearly 14% in 2024-2025, exceeding both district and state averages. This trend, combined with inconsistent performance across subjects, points to areas where targeted support could make a meaningful difference. For parents, this school offers a close-knit environment but requires careful attention to math instruction and attendance patterns.