Serving 307 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Duran South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
14%
32%
White
79%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
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 #777 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Duran South?
307 students attend Duran South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Duran South students are White, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duran South offer ?
Duran South offers enrollment in grades 7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Duran South part of?
Duran South is part of Pell City School District.
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