Straughn High School
Straughn High School serves 385 students in grades 9-12.
Straughn High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Straughn High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Straughn High School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 385 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Straughn High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Straughn High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #332 out of 1270 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 33% |
| White | 95% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Covington County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Straughn High School is Andalusia High School (6.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Straughn Middle School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Straughn Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Andalusia Straughn Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 588 students10
0.1 miles
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 427-1311 0.1 PK-5 588 - Andalusia Straughn Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 275 students10
0.1 miles
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-4090 0.1 6-8 275 - Andalusia Andalusia Junior High School Math: 34% | Reading: 43%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 274 students10
5.8 miles
408 4th Avenue
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569 5.8 7-8 274 - Andalusia Andalusia High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 497 students10
6.0 miles
701 Third St
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569 6 9-12 497 - Andalusia Andalusia Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 1,012 student10
8.7 miles
1501 West Bypass
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1224 8.7 PK-6 1,012
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