Duran South (Closed 2023)

813 16th St S
Pell City, AL 35128
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
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 50% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
#777 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

15%
30%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Black
14%
31%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

White
79%
50%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
21%
0.36

Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
18.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-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 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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