Evergreen Junior High School in Evergreen, AL closed in 2005 after serving grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 289 students and a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 in its final year of operation.
The school had a high percentage of students eligible for free lunch at 78% and 9% eligible for reduced–price lunch, reflecting a significant socioeconomic need among its student population before closure.
The student body was predominantly Black (not Hispanic) at 88%, with White (not Hispanic) students comprising approximately 12%, based on enrollment figures prior to closure.
Math proficiency rates historically varied but frequently remained lower than the state average, reaching peaks like 25% in 2019 compared to the state's 47%.
Reading proficiency similarly underperformed compared to the state average, for example, 20% in 2019 versus 45% statewide, indicating academic challenges before the school's closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
289 students
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
13 teachers
Showing 1995–2004. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Black
88%
31%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
50%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Evergreen Junior High School?
289 students attend Evergreen Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Evergreen Junior High School students are Black, and 12% of students are White.
What grades does Evergreen Junior High School offer ?
Evergreen Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Evergreen Junior High School part of?
Evergreen Junior High School is part of Conecuh County School District.
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