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Central Junior High School of Clay County

Summary:

Central Junior High School of Clay County is a public middle school located in Lineville, Alabama, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 290 students. The school is part of the Clay County School District, which is ranked 75 out of 137 districts in Alabama and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Central Junior High School of Clay County faces several challenges, including a higher percentage of White students (72.07%) compared to the state average, and lower academic performance across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates below the state averages. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and special education students performing relatively better than African American and low-socioeconomic status students. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (73.45% receive free or reduced-price lunch) is a significant challenge that may impact the school's overall academic performance and resources.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Munford Middle School and Wedowee Middle School, Central Junior High School of Clay County generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. The school's enrollment has remained relatively stable, but the racial composition has shifted over the past few years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of African American and Hispanic students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1 Bob Riley Drive
       Lineville, AL  36266

(256) 396-1401

District: Clay County

SchoolDigger Rank:
280th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,408 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.1%
African American:
15.5%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Junior High School of Clay County ranks worse than 63.3% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.1%), African American (15.5%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Junior High School of Clay County is 18.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Junior High School of Clay County is $7,408.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Junior High School of Clay County:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Junior High School of Clay County 280th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Central Junior High School of Clay County in the ranking list.)

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Clay County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County 75th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Junior High School of Clay County

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Rank History for all students at Central Junior High School of Clay County

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 45.00 251st 438 42.7%
2015 45.74 220th 430 48.8%
2016 35.08 295th 432 31.7%
2017 32.47 309th 432 28.5%
2018 36.19 286th 423 32.4%
2019 40.90 272nd 437 37.8%
2021 48.37 222nd 440 49.5%
2022 40.41 257th 432 40.5%
2023 35.56 288th 437 34.1%
2024 37.55 280th 442 36.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Junior High School of Clay County

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.14 66th 78 15.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Junior High School of Clay County

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 18.08 184th 195 5.6%
2019 13.15 246th 254 3.1%
2021 20.98 257th 274 6.2%
2022 42.00 133rd 256 48.0%
2023 77.57 20th 281 92.9%
2024 61.52 58th 281 79.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Junior High School of Clay County

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.59 248th 349 28.9%
2018 38.01 255th 396 35.6%
2019 47.21 214th 396 46.0%
2021 49.86 198th 415 52.3%
2022 46.53 216th 421 48.7%
2023 39.22 247th 410 39.8%
2024 36.92 278th 437 36.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Junior High School of Clay County

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 41.17 235th 380 38.2%
2018 21.37 317th 392 19.1%
2019 31.44 294th 399 26.3%
2021 50.64 198th 415 52.3%
2022 45.57 228th 423 46.1%
2023 34.29 282nd 417 32.4%
2024 40.30 254th 426 40.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Junior High School of Clay County

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.54 292nd 380 23.2%
2018 49.07 206th 397 48.1%
2019 47.70 214th 399 46.4%
2021 44.74 221st 418 47.1%
2022 35.51 279th 427 34.7%
2023 37.13 268th 419 36.0%
2024 35.27 281st 428 34.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Junior High School of Clay County

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 14.14 201st 205 2.0%
2018 24.31 200th 247 19.0%
2019 28.49 197th 252 21.8%
2021 32.37 174th 266 34.6%
2022 34.02 181st 271 33.2%
2023 24.23 223rd 263 15.2%
2024 22.53 230th 269 14.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Junior High School of Clay County

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.94 39th 154 74.7%
2024 30.69 115th 164 29.9%
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Rank History for White students at Central Junior High School of Clay County

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 18.08 225th 247 8.9%
2018 25.39 270th 331 18.4%
2019 30.21 260th 343 24.2%
2021 43.31 189th 369 48.8%
2022 29.91 267th 376 29.0%
2023 29.36 271st 370 26.8%
2024 34.69 254th 373 31.9%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Junior High School of Clay County

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 280 67 0 16 1 0 1 0 365
2014 274 74 1 13 1 0 5 0 368
2015 232 67 1 11 1 0 6 0 318
2016 226 46 1 15 0 0 5 0 293
2017 222 41 2 18 0 0 11 0 294
2018 190 47 1 20 0 0 12 0 270
2019 209 49 0 12 0 1 9 0 280
2020 209 53 0 14 1 0 13 0 290
2021 206 54 0 19 1 1 12 0 293
2022 233 40 0 19 1 1 14 0 308
2023 209 45 0 17 1 0 18 0 290

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Junior High School of Clay County

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 365 19.5 18.7 61.1
2014 368 23.9 15.3 70.1
2015 318 20.0 15.9 64.5
2016 293 17.0 17.2 66.2
2017 294 16.0 18.3 57.8
2018 270 15.5 17.4 67.8
2019 280 16.0 17.5 68.6
2020 290 17.1 16.9 63.1
2021 293 17.3 16.8 63.5
2022 308 14.0 22.0 51.3
2023 290 15.5 18.6 73.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Junior High School of Clay County

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 365 19.5 18.7 61.1
2014 368 23.9 15.3 70.1
2015 318 20.0 15.9 64.5
2016 293 17.0 17.2 66.2
2017 294 16.0 18.3 57.8
2018 270 15.5 17.4 67.8
2019 280 16.0 17.5 68.6
2020 290 17.1 16.9 63.1
2021 293 17.3 16.8 63.5
2022 308 14.0 22.0 51.3
2023 290 15.5 18.6 73.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Junior High School of Clay County

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $392 (5.3%) $6,998 (94.5%) $7,408

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Junior High School of Clay County

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 272nd of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 288th of 437 Middle schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Junior High School of Clay County)34.418
 16.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clay County)34.418
 16.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Junior High School of Clay County)34.46.2
 28.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clay County)34.46.2
 28.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students280290
 3.6%
African American4945
 8.2%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic1217
 41.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White209209
Two or More Races918
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.6%73.4%
 4.9%

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Central Junior High School of Clay County ranks 280th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Junior High School of Clay County are 72% White, 16% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 290 students attended Central Junior High School of Clay County.


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