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Best-Resourced Schools in Andalusia, AL

7 public K-12 schools in Andalusia from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

7 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Andalusia's 7 public schools is Andalusia Elementary School, scoring 40/100, against a city average of 42.4/100. Computed live across every Andalusia campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Andalusia, AL, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

7
Schools
3,620
Students
42.4/100
Avg Quality
16.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Andalusia Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Andalusia, AL enrolls 3,620 students across 7 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 16.8:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 42.4/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Andalusia on this index is Andalusia Elementary School, at 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 1,082 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Andalusia spans 2 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Andalusia Elementary School accounts for 29.9% of all Andalusia public-school enrollment

That dominant concentration means Andalusia-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: Combined. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Andalusia school enrollment varies 4.0× across entities

Andalusia school enrollment ranges from 270 students (lowest) to 1,082 students (highest), a spread of 812 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Andalusia has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 59.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Andalusia student-teacher ratio is 16.8:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Andalusia is typically wider than the Andalusia-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Andalusia Elementary School 40
2. Straughn Elementary School 44
3. Pleasant Home School 37
4. Andalusia High School 34
5. Straughn High School 42
6. Straughn Middle School 50
7. Andalusia Junior High 50

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Andalusia

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Andalusia High School 56.9/100
  2. 2 Andalusia Elementary School 54.1/100
  3. 3 Andalusia Junior High 53.4/100
  4. 4 Pleasant Home School 23.4/100
  5. 5 Straughn Middle School 16.4/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Andalusia, AL?

The highest-ranked school in Andalusia is Andalusia Elementary School with a quality score of 40/100. There are 7 public schools in Andalusia with 3,620 total students.

How many schools are in Andalusia, AL?

Andalusia has 7 public schools with a total enrollment of 3,620 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 16.8:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.