C+
Average
63/100

Duran Junior High School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 309 Williamson Drive, Pell City, AL 35125
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 55% · Math 5% proficient · 47th percentile in Alabama
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

63
Repit Score
out of 100
628
Students
enrolled
18.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%47/100reading 72nd percentile, math 22nd percentile among Alabama middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (+14 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency5% (−15 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%8%reading -3 pts, math -22 pts33rd percentile (list)
Black55%5%reading +26 pts, math -1 pts87th percentile (list)
Low-income47%3%reading +13 pts, math -7 pts59th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 309 Williamson Drive
City Pell City
ZIP Code 35125
District 0102650
NCES School ID 010265001570
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35125

Understanding the community around Duran Junior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,865
Per Capita Income $29,082
Poverty Rate 10.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%
High School or Higher 82.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $173,800
Median Rent $1,009
Owner-Occupied 67.4%
Renter-Occupied 32.6%
View full data for ZIP 35125 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Duran Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 76.4%
Black 14.5%
Hispanic/Latino 4.0%
Two or More Races 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 628
Teachers (FTE) 34.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Duran Junior High School?
Duran Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Duran Junior High School?
Duran Junior High School has 628 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1.
What grades does Duran Junior High School serve?
Duran Junior High School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Duran Junior High School receive per student?
Duran Junior High School receives $13,024 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Duran Junior High School in 35125 ▼
Avg Home Value
$234,614
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,302
1-Year Change
+9.0%
% Renters
32.6%

Other Schools in 35125

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026