Very Good
#419 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 31% in state
Straughn Middle School
Middle School · Covington County · Andalusia, AL
A Covington County middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
29324 Straughn School Rd, Andalusia, AL 36421
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Straughn Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Straughn Middle 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 22Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Covington County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Home SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
| Red Level SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 521 | 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.
Covington County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Middle School is listed in Covington County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Straughn Middle School
Straughn Middle School is a public middle school in Andalusia, AL, part of Covington County, serving approximately 295 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Straughn Middle School
What grades does Straughn Middle School serve?
Straughn Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Straughn Middle School?
Straughn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Straughn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Straughn Middle School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Straughn Middle School rank in AL?
Straughn Middle School ranks #419 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Straughn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Straughn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Straughn Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Straughn Middle School a charter school?
No, Straughn Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Straughn Middle School a Title I school?
No, Straughn Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Straughn Middle School?
59.3% of students at Straughn Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Covington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (334) 222-4090
- Area population (ZIP 36421)
- 9,861
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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.
- 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
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