Straughn Middle School

Covington County
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
287 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Straughn Middle School, located in Andalusia, Alabama, serves as a key academic institution within the Covington County School District. As part of a close-knit community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. It is dedicated to providing students in grades 6–8 with a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core academic mastery, critical thinking, and character development to prepare them for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Straughn Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to help students explore their interests and build social skills. By maintaining a connection to the broader Covington County school system, the institution aims to cultivate an environment where students are encouraged to succeed both academically and personally while upholding the traditions and values of their local community.
287
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    262 (91.3%)
  • Black
    10 (3.5%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Covington County
Phone: (334)222-4090
Website: http://www.cov.k12.al.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 147
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 100
Grade 7 85
Grade 8 102
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Andalusia Junior High
Andalusia City
270 Students
408 4th Avenue
Andalusia, AL 36420 (6.0 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th