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#663 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 49% in state
Central JR High School of Clay County
Middle School · Clay County · Lineville, AL
A middle school in Lineville, AL where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Bob Riley Drive, Lineville, AL 36266
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central JR High School of Clay County score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central JR High School of Clay County sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average402/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lineville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,168
Median home value
$185,000
Median rent
$671/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36266; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Assembly Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Clay County Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Clay County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central JR High School of Clay County is listed in Clay County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central JR High School of Clay County
Central JR High School of Clay County is a public middle school in Lineville, AL, part of Clay County, serving approximately 284 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #663 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central JR High School of Clay County
What grades does Central JR High School of Clay County serve?
Central JR High School of Clay County serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Central JR High School of Clay County?
Central JR High School of Clay County has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central JR High School of Clay County?
The student-teacher ratio at Central JR High School of Clay County is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central JR High School of Clay County rank in AL?
Central JR High School of Clay County ranks #663 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Central JR High School of Clay County's MySchoolScout rating?
Central JR High School of Clay County has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central JR High School of Clay County?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central JR High School of Clay County has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Central JR High School of Clay County a charter school?
No, Central JR High School of Clay County is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central JR High School of Clay County a Title I school?
No, Central JR High School of Clay County is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central JR High School of Clay County?
72.9% of students at Central JR High School of Clay County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (256) 396-1401
- Area population (ZIP 36266)
- 6,185
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36266; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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