Serving 65 students, Kinterbish 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
School Overview
Total Students
65 students
Showing 2017–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025 (no data for 2016)
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1987–2023 (no data for 2011 and 2016)
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#992 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2013–2022. Show full history, 2010–2022 (no data for 2020)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Black
92%
31%
Showing 2017–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025 (no data for 2016)
White
5%
50%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Showing 2017–2025. Show full history, 1997–2025 (no data for 2016)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1999–2023 (no data for 2008, 2009, 2015, 2016 and 2017)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinterbish Junior High School's ranking?
Kinterbish Junior High School is ranked #992 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Kinterbish Junior High School?
65 students attend Kinterbish Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kinterbish Junior High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Kinterbish Junior High School part of?
Kinterbish Junior High School is part of Sumter County School District.
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