Scottsboro Junior High School in Scottsboro, AL

At a glance

Reported students

356

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

20.25

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Alabama middle enrollment

30th percentile

Compared with 262 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

538

Scottsboro Junior High School: 356 reported students.

State peer staffing position

46th percentile

17.6:1 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: 379
Teachers (FTE): 25
Student–teacher ratio: 15.2:1

What the reported data says about Scottsboro Junior High School

Scottsboro Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Scottsboro. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Scottsboro City. NCES reports 356 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 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, close to 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 (76.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.7%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.8%. 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 Scottsboro Junior High School

1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.25 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5.8%
Students with disabilities: 0.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 47.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White76.1%
Hispanic15.7%
Black4.2%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Collins Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 04–06

538 reported students

Thurston T Nelson Primary School

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

257 reported students

Caldwell Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 01–03

579 reported students

Scottsboro High School

High · Grades 09–12

727 reported students

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Public schools near Scottsboro Junior High School

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
Collins Intermediate School Middle · Scottsboro City	04–06	538	0.3 mi
Caldwell Elementary School Elementary · Scottsboro City	01–03	579	0.6 mi
Thurston T Nelson Primary School Elementary · Scottsboro City	PK–KG	257	2.3 mi
Scottsboro High School High · Scottsboro City	09–12	727	2.5 mi
Section High School Other · Jackson County	PK–12	503	6.1 mi
Hollywood Elementary School Elementary · Jackson County	PK–08	184	6.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Scottsboro Junior High School

What grades does Scottsboro Junior High School serve?

Scottsboro Junior High School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Scottsboro City.

How many students attend Scottsboro Junior High School?

Scottsboro Junior High School reported 356 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 262 Alabama middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 379 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Scottsboro Junior High School?

The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 356 students and 20.25 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 Scottsboro Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Scottsboro Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Scottsboro City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Scottsboro Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

47.8% 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 Scottsboro Junior High School in?

Scottsboro Junior High School is part of Scottsboro City, based in Scottsboro, AL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Scottsboro Junior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Collins Intermediate School (0.3 mi), Caldwell Elementary School (0.6 mi), Thurston T Nelson Primary School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.