Prattville Junior High School ranked #379 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #124 in 2014 and #192 in 2018, placing it in the top 30% statewide overall.
In 2023, math proficiency was 31%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 58%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency at 52% ranked in the top 20% statewide and was higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased slightly from 942 students in 1999 to 1031 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 47% and 51% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic shifts over time.
Prattville Junior High School serves grades 7–8 with 971 students and 50 teachers as of the latest data, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
Graduation rates ranged from 81% to 90% between 2019 and 2023, consistently below or near the Alabama state average, which was 88% to 91% in the same period.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Prattville Jr High School serves the southeastern part of Prattville, AL, covering an area of approximately 48.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prattville Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prattville Junior High School's student population of 928 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
928 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Today....Leading Tomorrow
School Rankings
Prattville Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prattville Junior High School is 0.63, 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
#379 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringFootball
GolfSoccer
SoftballTrack
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Beta ClubStudent Council
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prattville Junior High School's ranking?
Prattville Junior High School is ranked #379 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Prattville Junior High School often compared to?
Prattville Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prattville Intermediate School, Autaugaville School, Marbury Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Prattville Junior High School?
928 students attend Prattville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Prattville Junior High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prattville Junior High School?
Prattville Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prattville Junior High School offer ?
Prattville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prattville Junior High School part of?
Prattville Junior High School is part of Autauga County School District.
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