Duran Junior High School
#108 of 263 middle schools in Alabama
#8117 of 15,369 nationally
About Duran Junior High School
Duran Junior High School is a public middle located in Pell City, in the Pell City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 601 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 108th of 263 ranked middle schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is math proficiency (64th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 601.
There are 7 schools in Pell City; Duran Junior High School ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Duran Junior High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Duran Junior High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pell City High School
Pell City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,193 students · 157 m away
Legacy Center
Pell City · Public other · Grades PK–PK
98 students · 1.1 km away
Eden Elementary School
Pell City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
346 students · 1.9 km away
Iola Roberts Elementary School
Pell City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
402 students · 1.9 km away
Walter M Kennedy School
Pell City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
437 students · 3.1 km away
Williams Intermediate School
Pell City · Public middle · Grades 4–7
598 students · 3.7 km away
Coosa Valley Elementary School
Cropwell · Public elementary · Grades K–4
404 students · 5.0 km away
Odenville Middle School
Odenville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students · 14 km away
Odenville Intermediate School
Odenville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
355 students · 14 km away
Odenville Elementary School
Odenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
435 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Russellville Middle School
Russellville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
Williams Intermediate School
Pell City · Public middle · Grades 4–7
598 students
Capitol Heights Middle School
Montgomery · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
Gulf Shores Middle School
Gulf Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
Rehobeth Elementary School
Rehobeth · Public middle · Grades 4–6
590 students
Bessemer City Middle School
Bessemer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Duran Junior High School a good school?
Duran Junior High School has a Success Index (US) of 47.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #108 of 263 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Duran Junior High School rank in Alabama?
Duran Junior High School ranks #108 of 263 middle schools in Alabama and #8117 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Duran Junior High School?
Duran Junior High School had 601 students in 2025.
Is Duran Junior High School a elementary school or a high school?
Duran Junior High School is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Duran Junior High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Duran Junior High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.