Dauphin Junior High School ranked #135 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #173 in 2022 and rising from a low of #261 in 2017, placing it in the top 20% of Alabama public schools for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 53% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, after rising from a low point of 42% in 2021–2022, showing an improving trend in math outcomes at this Union County NJ high school.
Reading proficiency stood at 68% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, maintaining steady growth from 54% in 2017, while science proficiency was 58% in 2022, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 626 students in 2017 to 466 in 2023, with minority enrollment approximately 37%, and 35% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, indicating a moderate socioeconomic need.
Dauphin Junior High School served grades 7–8 with 466 students in 2023 and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, consistent with historic ratios, providing a suburban learning environment in the Enterprise, AL area.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dauphin Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dauphin Junior High School's student population of 466 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Our vision is to develop principled students prepared for life after graduation.
School Rankings
Dauphin Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dauphin Junior High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
17%
32%
White
63%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dauphin Junior High School's ranking?
Dauphin Junior High School is ranked #135 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dauphin Junior High School often compared to?
Dauphin Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coppinville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dauphin Junior High School?
466 students attend Dauphin Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dauphin Junior High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dauphin Junior High School?
Dauphin Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dauphin Junior High School offer ?
Dauphin Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dauphin Junior High School part of?
Dauphin Junior High School is part of Enterprise City School District.
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