Enterprise Junior High School (Closed 2015)

401 W College St
Enterprise, AL 36330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Enterprise Junior High School in Enterprise, AL closed in 2015 after serving grades 8 and 9 with an enrollment of 486 students and a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 in its final years.
The school's overall rank showed fluctuation, rising to #166 in 2014 from a low of #746 in 2010 before closure, reflecting variable state rankings during its operation.
Math proficiency declined from 87% in 2013 to 36% in 2023, remaining higher than the Alabama state average of 30% that year but consistently below district averages.
Reading proficiency dropped from 94% in 2013 to 35% in 2022, falling lower than the state average of 47%, indicating a downward trend in language arts performance.
Minority enrollment included 32 Hispanic, 116 Black (Not Hispanic), 6 American Indian, 7 Asian/Pacific Islander, and 15 students of two or more races, with 35% of students eligible for free lunch in the final recorded years.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
486 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(13-14)
45%
38%
(13-14)
62%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
24%
32%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
(11-12)
<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Enterprise Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Enterprise Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 78%.
How many students attend Enterprise Junior High School?
486 students attend Enterprise Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Enterprise Junior High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Enterprise Junior High School?
Enterprise Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Enterprise Junior High School offer ?
Enterprise Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Enterprise Junior High School part of?
Enterprise Junior High School is part of Enterprise City School District.

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