Scottsboro Junior High School in Scottsboro, AL, serves 354 students in grades 7–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average ratio of 16:1.
Math proficiency is 24%, which is lower than the state average of 30% and the district average of 35%, showing a decline from 51% in 2019.
Reading proficiency is 57%, higher than the state average of 47% and the district average of 52%, with scores remaining relatively stable over recent years.
Science proficiency ranges from 60% to 64%, placing the school in the top 10% statewide and significantly above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased slightly from 379 students in 2023 to 354 currently, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 36% in 2018 to 50% in 2023, indicating a growing low–income student population.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scottsboro Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Scottsboro Junior High School's student population of 356 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Motto
We are driven by our unwavering commitment to excellence, equity, and the holistic development of our students.
School Rankings
Scottsboro 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 Scottsboro Junior High School is 0.40, 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
#462 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
4%
31%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scottsboro Junior High School's ranking?
Scottsboro Junior High School is ranked #462 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Scottsboro Junior High School?
356 students attend Scottsboro Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Scottsboro Junior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scottsboro Junior High School?
Scottsboro Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Scottsboro Junior High School offer ?
Scottsboro Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scottsboro Junior High School part of?
Scottsboro Junior High School is part of Scottsboro City School District.
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