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Duran Junior High School

1300 Cogswell Ave
Pell City, AL 35125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 325 students in grades 8, Duran Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Duran Junior High School's student population of 325 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
325 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Duran Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duran Junior High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#697 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Duran Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Duran Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Duran Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Duran Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Duran Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Duran Junior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Duran Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Duran Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Duran Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Duran Junior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Duran Junior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Duran Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Duran Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Duran Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duran Junior High School's ranking?
Duran Junior High School is ranked #697 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Duran Junior High School often compared to?
Duran Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duran South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Duran Junior High School?
325 students attend Duran Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Duran Junior High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duran Junior High School?
Duran Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duran Junior High School offer ?
Duran Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Duran Junior High School part of?
Duran Junior High School is part of Pell City School District.

School Reviews
4   9/13/2024
THIS SCHOOL IS SO GREAT ALL THE TEACHERS ARE NICE.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - KAMBRIE SWINDLE
5   8/2/2019
52% of our students scored proficient on the state Global scholar Math test for the 2018-2019 school year. We have worked hard to increase our Math Proficiency and it has paid off with a big increase. About 50% of our students scored proficient on the State Global Scholar Test. We have also improved our writing skills. This school has teachers that care about students and work hard to give the students the best education possible. One of our teachers was also the VFW Alabama middle School Teacher of the Year. Our scholars Bowl team also won their league this year.
- Posted by Administrator - Richard Garris

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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