Duran Junior High School in Pell City, AL has a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 628 students enrolled in grades 7–8, and a minority enrollment of 24%.
Math proficiency at Duran Junior High is 19%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the district average of 30%, showing improvement from a low of 5% in 2021 but still below averages.
Reading proficiency is 49%, which is higher than the state average of 47% and the district average of 47%, with a consistent range near 50% over recent years.
Science proficiency at the school is 46%, exceeding the state average of 38% and the district average of 39% in 2022.
The school's overall ranking improved to #644 in 2023 from #697 in 2022 but remains in the bottom 50% statewide, while graduation rates fluctuate around 80%, lower than the state average of 88%.
Enrollment increased significantly from about 325 students in 2023 to 628 students currently, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch grew from 41% in 2022 to 60% in 2023, indicating rising socioeconomic need.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Duran Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
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School Overview
Duran Junior High School's student population of 601 students has grown by 102% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 113% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Duran 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 Duran Junior High School is 0.43, 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
#644 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
15%
31%
White
74%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duran Junior High School's ranking?
Duran Junior High School is ranked #644 out of 1,275 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 Pell City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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?
601 students attend Duran Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Duran Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duran Junior High School?
Duran Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Duran Junior High School part of?
Duran Junior High School is part of Pell City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
4 10/10/2025
THIS SCHOOL IS SO GREAT ALL THE TEACHERS ARE NICE.
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