Serving 77 students in grades 6-8, George P Austin Junior High School 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: George P Austin Jr High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Linden, AL, encompassing approximately 213.7 square miles. Typically, it takes 15-20 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 8.9 miles and the furthest edge reaching 14.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
George P Austin Junior High School's student population of 77 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
George P Austin 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 George P Austin Junior High School is 0.08, 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
#1146 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
96%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
4%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)54.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George P Austin Junior High School's ranking?
George P Austin Junior High School is ranked #1146 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend George P Austin Junior High School?
77 students attend George P Austin Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of George P Austin Junior High School students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George P Austin Junior High School?
George P Austin Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does George P Austin Junior High School offer ?
George P Austin Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George P Austin Junior High School part of?
George P Austin Junior High School is part of Linden City School District.
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