- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pell City, AL
Duran Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Duran Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010265001570
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duran Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Pell City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Duran Junior High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duran Junior High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Pell City, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+303 students YoY
Duran Junior High School grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (+93.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+303 students YoY 010265001570 · Pell City, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 40.1:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Pell City High School (1,193 students)
Duran Junior High School grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (+93.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Duran Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pell City High
Pell City High School
1,193 students
- This school
Duran Junior High School
601 students
- Williams Inter
Williams Intermediate School
598 students
- Walter M Kenne 437
Walter M Kennedy School
437 students
- Coosa Valley E 404
Coosa Valley Elementary School
404 students
- Iola Roberts E 402
Iola Roberts Elementary School
402 students
What this shows Duran Junior High School reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duran Junior High School compares
Duran Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40.1:1 | ▲ 127% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
40.1:1
students per teacher
- 127% above state mean
Top 99% in Alabama - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
African American 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Duran Junior High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pell City reports $11,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duran Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pell City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williams Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter M Kennedy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coosa Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iola Roberts Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duran Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Pell City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duran Junior High School
How many students attend Duran Junior High School?
Duran Junior High School has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pell City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), up 303.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duran Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duran Junior High School is 40.1:1, which is 127% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 155% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duran Junior High School?
60.0% of students at Duran Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duran Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Duran Junior High School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Pell City, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duran Junior High School?
Duran Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Duran Junior High School rank among public schools in Pell City?
By Resource Investment Index, Duran Junior High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Pell City, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pell City on the city page.
What other schools are in Pell City?
Besides Duran Junior High School, Pell City also operates Pell City High School (1,193 students), Williams Intermediate School (598 students), and Walter M Kennedy School (437 students). See the Pell City district page for the complete list.