Lyeffion Junior High School ranked #627 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #743 in 2022 but showing a general decline from a peak of #347 in 2010; overall testing performance placed in the top 50% statewide.
Math proficiency fluctuated between 20–29% in 2023, slightly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 40–49%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency improved to 50%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined significantly from 211 students in 2013 to 84 in 2023, with minority enrollment comprising about 75% of the student body in 2023; 71% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades pre–kindergarten through 8 with 84 students and maintains a 14:1 student–teacher ratio, ranking in the top 10% statewide for student attention among Alabama schools.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 90% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%, reflecting stable academic achievement at this Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lyeffion Jr High School serves the northern part of Evergreen, AL, covering an area of approximately 154.3 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 15.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyeffion Junior High School's student population of 85 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Advance Forward, Move Higher!
School Rankings
Lyeffion Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyeffion Junior High School is 0.49, 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
#627 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyeffion Junior High School's ranking?
Lyeffion Junior High School is ranked #627 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lyeffion Junior High School often compared to?
Lyeffion Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conecuh County Junior High School, Repton Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Lyeffion Junior High School?
85 students attend Lyeffion Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lyeffion Junior High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 5% 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 Lyeffion Junior High School?
Lyeffion Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lyeffion Junior High School offer ?
Lyeffion Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyeffion Junior High School part of?
Lyeffion Junior High School is part of Conecuh County School District.
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