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Straughn High School

High School · Covington County · Andalusia, AL

A Covington County high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

29448 Straughn School Rd, Andalusia, AL 36421

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$11,826
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Straughn High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Straughn 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,368/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Andalusia), 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

$63,781

Median home value

$156,400

Median rent

$772/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

79.2%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Covington County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Florala High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.07–12Not available225Compare →
Pleasant Home SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–12Not available511Compare →
Red Level SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–12Not available521Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Covington County

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$11,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Straughn High School is listed in Covington County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Straughn High School

Straughn High School is a public high school in Andalusia, AL, part of Covington County, serving approximately 416 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #708 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Straughn High School

What grades does Straughn High School serve?

Straughn High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Straughn High School?

Straughn High School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Straughn High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Straughn High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Straughn High School rank in AL?

Straughn High School ranks #708 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Straughn High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Straughn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Straughn High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Straughn High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Straughn High School a charter school?

No, Straughn High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Straughn High School a Title I school?

No, Straughn High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Straughn High School?

61.5% of students at Straughn 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
416
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Covington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 36421)
9,861
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
41.7
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 36421; 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; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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