Duran Junior High School

309 Williamson Drive
Pell City, AL 35125

www.duranjuniorhigh.net

601 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Duran Junior High School, located at 309 Williamson Drive in Pell City, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Pell City School System. The school focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades, fostering an environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and high school. By prioritizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to develop strong study habits and personal responsibility.

In addition to its core curriculum, Duran Junior High School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities allow students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of community within the school. With a commitment to excellence and student success, the school works closely with families and the local community to provide a supportive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

601

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duran Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	30
Black	89
Asian	9
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
445 (74.0%)
Black
89 (14.8%)
Hispanic
30 (5.0%)
Two or More
27 (4.5%)
Asian
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Pell City
Phone:	(205)338-2825
Website:	http://www.duranjuniorhigh.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 7 298

Grade 8 303