Summary:
Zip code 36421 in Andalusia, AL, is served by a single public high school, Straughn High School, which enrolls 433 students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Covington County school district.
Straughn High School is a strong academic performer with a standout graduation rate of 98.9% for the 2024-2025 school year, well above the state average of 91.5% and the district average of 95.7%. The school consistently outperforms both district and state averages in math, science, and English proficiency, though its most recent 11th-grade scores show a year-over-year decline in all subjects, with English dropping sharply from 54.35% to 39.58% proficiency. This academic dip is reflected in the school's state ranking, which fell from a 5-star, top-32 finish in 2024-2025 to a 4-star rating and #92 ranking out of 380 schools in 2025-2026. Despite this recent slide, the school remains in the 76th percentile statewide, indicating solid overall performance.
One notable concern is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 10.9%—nearly double the district average of 6.9%, though slightly better than the state's 12.0%. This is somewhat paradoxical given the school's near-perfect graduation rate, suggesting that many students may be completing coursework despite missing significant school days. With 43.65% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, the school serves a community with moderate economic need, yet it still achieves above-average academic results and a very high graduation rate. The student-teacher ratio is a standard 16.6:1, and per-student spending was $9,506 in 2018-2019, though more recent financial data is unavailable. For parents, Straughn High School offers a safe, academically solid environment with exceptional graduation outcomes, but the recent test score declines and elevated absenteeism are trends worth monitoring.
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