Conecuh County Junior High School ranked #647 in Alabama in 2023, showing fluctuation with a prior low of #1052 in 2019 and a high of #343 in 2012; the school remains in the bottom 50% statewide overall.
Math proficiency ranged from 11% to 19%, lower than the state average of about 30%, while reading proficiency was between 50% and 59%, higher than the state average of approximately 47%; science proficiency was 21% to 39%, lower than the state average near 38%.
Enrollment declined from 213 students in 2017 to about 100 students in 2023, with minority enrollment around 60%, including a majority of Black students (58), and over 77% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting sustained socioeconomic need.
Serving grades PK through 8, the school had 107 students and 8 teachers in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, placing it in the top 5% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio among Alabama public schools.
As a Title I eligible school in Castleberry, Alabama, Conecuh County Junior High participates in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option, supporting a high proportion of students requiring free or reduced–cost meals.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Conecuh County Junior High School serves the southern part of its district in Castleberry, AL, covering an area of approximately 130.2 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 15.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Conecuh County Junior High School's student population of 118 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day
School Rankings
Conecuh County Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conecuh County Junior High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#647 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conecuh County Junior High School's ranking?
Conecuh County Junior High School is ranked #647 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Conecuh County Junior High School often compared to?
Conecuh County Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Repton Junior High School, Lyeffion Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Conecuh County Junior High School?
118 students attend Conecuh County Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Conecuh County Junior High School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Conecuh County Junior High School?
Conecuh County Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Conecuh County Junior High School offer ?
Conecuh County Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Conecuh County Junior High School part of?
Conecuh County Junior High School is part of Conecuh County School District.
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