Summary:
Zip code 36330 in Enterprise, Alabama is served by two middle schools—Coppinville School and Dauphin Junior High School—which together educate about 1,052 students in grades 7 and 8 under the Enterprise City district, a top-tier Alabama district ranked 21st out of 139 (85th percentile, 4 stars).
Dauphin Junior High School is the clear standout, ranking 14th in Alabama (97th percentile, 5 stars) and showing steady improvement from 19th to 18th to 14th over three years. It outperforms Coppinville School in every subject and grade level tested—most dramatically in 7th-grade math, where Dauphin's proficiency rate (69.33%) is nearly 30 points higher than Coppinville's (39.86%). Dauphin also boasts exceptional attendance (3.7% chronic absenteeism vs. 9.7% at Coppinville and 12% statewide), a lower student-teacher ratio (17.1 vs. 18.4), and a lower poverty rate (41.16% vs. 52.71% free/reduced lunch). Meanwhile, Coppinville School remains solidly above average (ranked 52nd, 88th percentile, 4 stars) but has plateaued, with math scores hovering near 40% proficiency—a notable weakness compared to its own English and science results.
Both schools far exceed Alabama state averages, making this a strong educational area overall. Dauphin's 8th-grade science proficiency jumped an impressive 16.65 points in one year (65.13% to 81.78%), while Coppinville also improved in science (+11.55 points), suggesting possible district-wide initiatives. Interestingly, Coppinville spends slightly more per student ($8,333 vs. $7,911) yet achieves lower outcomes, raising questions about resource allocation. For parents, Dauphin is clearly the higher-performing option with consistent momentum, while Coppinville offers a stable, above-average education—though its math performance and higher absenteeism warrant attention. The 38-position gap between these two schools within the same district highlights how much variation can exist even in a top-ranked system.
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