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Duran Junior High School vs. Pell City High School

Should you attend Duran Junior High School or Pell City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Duran Junior High School
309 Williamson Drive
Pell City, AL 35125
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Pell City High School
1300 Cogswell Ave
Pell City, AL 35125
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Duran Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Duran Junior High School in Pell City, AL has a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 628 students enrolled in grades 7–8, and a minority enrollment of 24%.
Math proficiency at Duran Junior High is 19%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the district average of 30%, showing improvement from a low of 5% in 2021 but still below averages.
Reading proficiency is 49%, which is higher than the state average of 47% and the district average of 47%, with a consistent range near 50% over recent years.
Science proficiency at the school is 46%, exceeding the state average of 38% and the district average of 39% in 2022.
The school's overall ranking improved to #644 in 2023 from #697 in 2022 but remains in the bottom 50% statewide, while graduation rates fluctuate around 80%, lower than the state average of 88%.
Enrollment increased significantly from about 325 students in 2023 to 628 students currently, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch grew from 41% in 2022 to 60% in 2023, indicating rising socioeconomic need.
Serving 1,215 students in grades 9-12, Pell City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
9-12
Total Students
628 students
1,215 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Duran Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pell City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Duran Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pell City High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
68 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Duran Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pell City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Duran Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pell City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pell City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pell City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#644 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#802 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Duran Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pell City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
25%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Duran Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pell City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pell City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pell City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Duran Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pell City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pell City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pell City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Duran Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pell City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pell City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pell City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pell City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pell City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Duran Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pell City High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
311
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Grade 8 Students
317
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Grade 9 Students
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355
Grade 10 Students
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314
Grade 11 Students
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287
Grade 12 Students
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259

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Duran Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pell City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Duran Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pell City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Duran Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pell City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Duran Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pell City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Duran Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pell City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Duran Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pell City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pell City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pell City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Duran Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pell City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pell City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pell City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Duran Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pell City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pell City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pell City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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