Public schools in Andalusia, AL
7 open public schools with an address in Andalusia, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,620
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Andalusia public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Andalusia, AL: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,620 students, an average of 517 per school. The largest campus is Andalusia Elementary School (1,082 students).
Covington County operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Andalusia campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Andalusia
Elementary schools in Andalusia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia Elementary School Andalusia City | PK–06 | 1,082 | 18.4:1 | |
| Straughn Elementary School Covington County | PK–05 | 569 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Andalusia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia Junior High Andalusia City | 07–08 | 270 | 15:1 | |
| Straughn Middle School Covington County | 06–08 | 287 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Andalusia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia High School Andalusia City | 09–12 | 471 | 14:1 | |
| Straughn High School Covington County | 09–12 | 433 | 16.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Andalusia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Home School Covington County | PK–12 | 508 | 17.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.8%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black15.5%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Andalusia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,620 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Andalusia
How many public schools are in Andalusia, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Andalusia: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,620 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Andalusia?
Schools with an address in Andalusia belong to 2 education agencies, led by Covington County (4 schools), Andalusia City (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Andalusia?
Andalusia High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Andalusia, with 471 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Andalusia?
No school with an address in Andalusia is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Andalusia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Andalusia public schools is 16.7:1, similar to the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Andalusia guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities