Smiths Station Junior High School ranked #557 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #389 in 2019 but improving since the 2013 rank of #916, placing it within the top 50% of schools statewide.
Math proficiency fell from 51% in 2019 to 21% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency improved to 54%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment stabilized near 921 students in grades 7–8 with a student–teacher ratio steady at 18:1; the proportion of students eligible for free lunch increased to 51% in 2023, indicating rising socioeconomic need.
Minority enrollment constituted 32% of the student body, including 166 Black, 72 Hispanic, and 59 students of two or more races, reflecting moderate demographic diversity at this Union County NJ high school.
Science proficiency declined from 41% in 2021 to 30% in 2022, falling below the state average of 38%, highlighting challenges in meeting statewide academic benchmarks.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 910 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smiths Station Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Smiths Station Junior High School's student population of 910 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
910 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station Junior High School is 0.52, 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
#557 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
18%
31%
White
66%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smiths Station Junior High School's ranking?
Smiths Station Junior High School is ranked #557 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Smiths Station Junior High School often compared to?
Smiths Station Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sanford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Smiths Station Junior High School?
910 students attend Smiths Station Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Smiths Station Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smiths Station Junior High School?
Smiths Station Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Smiths Station Junior High School offer ?
Smiths Station Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smiths Station Junior High School part of?
Smiths Station Junior High School is part of Lee County School District.
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