At a glance
Reported students
270
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama middle enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 262 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
471
Andalusia Junior High: 270 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 279
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Andalusia Junior High
Andalusia Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Andalusia. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Andalusia City. NCES reports 270 students for 2024–25.
Among 262 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 449.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, below the Alabama median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63%) and Black (25.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Andalusia Junior High
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black25.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Andalusia City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Andalusia High School
High · Grades 09–12
471 reported students
Andalusia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
1,082 reported students
Public schools near Andalusia Junior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia High School High · Andalusia City | 09–12 | 471 | under 0.1 mi |
| Andalusia Elementary School Elementary · Andalusia City | PK–06 | 1,082 | 2.8 mi |
| Straughn Middle School Middle · Covington County | 06–08 | 287 | 6 mi |
| Straughn Elementary School Elementary · Covington County | PK–05 | 569 | 6 mi |
| Straughn High School High · Covington County | 09–12 | 433 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Andalusia Junior High
What grades does Andalusia Junior High serve?
Andalusia Junior High reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Andalusia City.
How many students attend Andalusia Junior High?
Andalusia Junior High reported 270 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 262 Alabama middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 279 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Andalusia Junior High?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 270 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Andalusia Junior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Andalusia Junior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Andalusia City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Andalusia Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Andalusia Junior High in?
Andalusia Junior High is part of Andalusia City, based in Andalusia, AL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Andalusia Junior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Andalusia High School (under 0.1 mi), Andalusia Elementary School (2.8 mi), Straughn Middle School (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.