Auburn Junior High School serves 1,470 students in grades 8-9.
Auburn Junior High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 1,470 students
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Auburn Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Auburn Junior High School's student population of 1,470 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
1,470 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Auburn Junior High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Auburn Junior High School is 0.61, 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
#103 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
11%
1%

Hispanic
7%
10%

Black
23%
32%

White
57%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Auburn Junior High School's ranking?
Auburn Junior High School is ranked #103 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Auburn Junior High School often compared to?
Auburn Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Opelika Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Auburn Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Auburn Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 87%.
How many students attend Auburn Junior High School?
1,470 students attend Auburn Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Auburn Junior High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Auburn Junior High School offer ?
Auburn Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Auburn Junior High School part of?
Auburn Junior High School is part of Auburn City School District.
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Event
Date
Spring Break Holiday
March 04, 2024 (Monday)
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