Below Average
#1154 of 1,356 schools in AL
Smith Station Freshman Center
School · Lee County · Smiths Station, AL
A Lee County school serving grades 9th – 9th.
1150 MULLIN ROAD, Smiths Station, AL 36877
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on AL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smith Station Freshman Center 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average427/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$68,555
Median home value
$195,800
Median rent
$1,072/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36877; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| New Testament Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Central Freshman AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9 | 5.0 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 1,568 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lee County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #13 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,566NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith Station Freshman Center is listed in Lee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith Station Freshman Center
Smith Station Freshman Center is a public school in Smiths Station, AL, part of Lee County, serving approximately 464 students in grades 9th-9th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,154 of 1,356 schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith Station Freshman Center
What grades does Smith Station Freshman Center serve?
Smith Station Freshman Center serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Smith Station Freshman Center?
Smith Station Freshman Center has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Station Freshman Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Station Freshman Center is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith Station Freshman Center rank in AL?
Smith Station Freshman Center ranks #1,154 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Smith Station Freshman Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Station Freshman Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Smith Station Freshman Center a charter school?
No, Smith Station Freshman Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith Station Freshman Center a Title I school?
No, Smith Station Freshman Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Station Freshman Center?
55.0% of students at Smith Station Freshman Center 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
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (334) 664-4063
- Area population (ZIP 36877)
- 12,878
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 36877; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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