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#835 of 1,356 schools in AL
East Franklin Junior High School
School · Franklin County · Phil Campbell, AL
A Franklin County school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1815 Highway 89, Phil Campbell, AL 35581
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Franklin Junior High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 51 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Franklin Junior High School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average516/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,633
Median home value
$105,400
Median rent
$706/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Franklin County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgreen High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 566 | Compare → |
| Vina High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 274 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Franklin County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,421NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Franklin Junior High School is listed in Franklin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Franklin Junior High School
East Franklin Junior High School is a public school in Phil Campbell, AL, part of Franklin County, serving approximately 225 students in grades Pre-K-9th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #835 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Franklin Junior High School
What grades does East Franklin Junior High School serve?
East Franklin Junior High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.
How many students attend East Franklin Junior High School?
East Franklin Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Franklin Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Franklin Junior High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Franklin Junior High School rank in AL?
East Franklin Junior High School ranks #835 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is East Franklin Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Franklin Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 East Franklin Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Franklin Junior High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is East Franklin Junior High School a charter school?
No, East Franklin Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Franklin Junior High School a Title I school?
No, East Franklin Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Franklin Junior High School?
57.3% of students at East Franklin Junior High School 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
- Pre-K – 9th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (256) 331-2140
- Area population (ZIP 35581)
- 6,271
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 2024 ACAP · 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 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 35581; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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