Serving 326 students in grades 7, Duran South 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 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Duran South's student population of 326 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Duran South ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duran South is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
13%
32%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duran South's ranking?
Duran South is ranked #781 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Duran South often compared to?
Duran Southis often viewed alongside schools like Duran Junior High School, Ashville Middle School 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 24% AL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Duran South?
326 students attend Duran South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Duran South students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duran South?
Duran South has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Duran South offer ?
Duran South offers enrollment in grades 7
What school district is Duran South part of?
Duran South is part of Pell City School District.
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